"Dreams of Death and Shootouts": the Confessions of One of the Leaders of "La Banda del Millón"
Elián David Castillo San Martín, a leader of the criminal organization "La Banda del Millón", reveals his thoughts on addiction and crime in a letter detailing his role in a string of robberies and murders while currently imprisoned.
Three men are shot dead in Greater São Luís; two deaths in Cidade Olímpica and one in Jardim Tropical
Three men were shot dead in Greater São Luís, Brazil, with indications that the murders were executions linked to criminal gangs.
Money laundering and criminal corporations
The article discusses how organized crime has evolved from street gangs to sophisticated transnational criminal corporations with advanced military technology.
Living in a Corpse: The Fall of Port-au-Prince
Haiti is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian and violence crisis, with criminal gangs governing its capital, Port-au-Prince.
Nigeria: Benue to Rehabilitate Bandit Recruits, Not Repentant Terrorists
The Benue State Government plans to rehabilitate youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, clarifying that the initiative is not aimed at terrorists.
Swedish criminal gangs find a new source of income: selling counterfeit Ozempic
Swedish criminal gangs are now selling counterfeit weight loss medications, such as Ozempic, revealing a concerning trend in illegal drug markets.
Suspect of being part of a criminal faction dies in confrontation with police in Ibiapina, Ceará
A suspect involved in a criminal faction died during a shootout with police in Ibiapina, Ceará.
Glamorous Style and Reels... Who is Khushnuma, the Helper of Bobby Kabootar?
Khushnuma Ansari, the girlfriend of infamous sharp shooter Mahfooz Ali, alias Bobby Kabootar, has been arrested by Delhi Police for aiding in his criminal activities.
Criminal gangs sell illegal Ozempic: 'They earn a lot of money'
Illegal sales of the weight-loss drug Ozempic are rampant on over 120 websites connected to Sweden, driven by local criminal gangs.
Arrested a Peruvian gang member known as 'the man with a thousand names'
Spanish police have arrested a fugitive in Madrid known as 'the man with a thousand names,' who is wanted in Peru for his involvement in a criminal gang.
He is accused of being a hitman for the network
Ildar 'Scar' Galiyev, recently extradited from Greece, is alleged to be a major violent criminal in Sweden, linked to multiple murders and bombings.
Fraud by fake lawyer expands across Brazil and pattern indicates connection with gangs
The fraudulent practice of fake lawyers is on the rise in Brazil, evolving into a structured criminal operation.
Swedish Government Study Proposes Criminalizing Gang Membership
A study commissioned by the Swedish government suggests making gang membership and participation in gang activities a criminal offense.
Sweden plans to impose criminal liability for gang participation
Sweden plans to introduce criminal penalties for participation in criminal networks and gangs, with severe punishments including life imprisonment.
Swedish government study proposes to criminalize gang membership
A Swedish government-commissioned study suggests making gang membership a criminal offense, which could potentially lead to around 700 people being imprisoned annually.
Proposal to Criminalize Gang Membership in Sweden
The Swedish government proposes criminalizing gang membership and involvement in gang activities in response to rising organized crime.
Gang investigation presented - proposes two new crimes
A Swedish gang investigation proposes two new offenses related to criminal associations, aiming to combat gang-related crime more effectively.
Gang Criminality Proposed to Be a New Crime
The Swedish government is proposing to criminalize participation in criminal gangs to enhance the ability to prosecute individuals linked to organized crime.
Gang crime proposed to be a new offense
The Swedish government proposes to criminalize participation in criminal gangs as part of efforts to combat organized crime.
Security operation reinforced in Villanueva after confrontation between criminal groups leaves three dead
A security operation in Villanueva, Zacatecas, has been intensified following an armed confrontation between rival criminal gangs that resulted in three fatalities.
Youth House in Filipstad Reopens – Wants Cameras and Mobile Ban
The Youth House in Filipstad is set to reopen with plans for surveillance cameras and a mobile phone ban to enhance safety due to past incidents involving criminal gangs.
Criminals Increase Use of Illegal GPS Signal Blockers to Prevent Tracking of Stolen Vehicles
Criminal gangs in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area are increasingly using illegal GPS signal blockers to evade detection of stolen cargo trucks, with a significant rise in seizures by police.
Criminal gangs use addiction as a recruitment method for children and adolescents in Manabí: 'The starting age is getting younger, there are cases since 8 years old'
Criminal gangs in Manabí, Ecuador, are increasingly targeting younger children, some as young as eight years old, using addiction as a recruitment strategy.
Missing miners in Sinaloa may have been confused with members of a criminal group, says Harfuch
The possible cause of the disappearance of miners in Sinaloa has been revealed to involve a case of mistaken identity related to criminal gangs.
$20 for oil and $5 for a pill: this is how the criminal economy would operate in Ecuador's prisons, according to a study
A recent report reveals how criminal gangs control an underground economy inside Ecuadorian prisons, setting prices for basic goods and services.
13-year-old teen arrested suspected of killing man with nine shots in the interior of AC
A 13-year-old boy was arrested for the murder of a 29-year-old man in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, reportedly at the behest of a criminal faction.
Police say that rivalry between criminal groups motivated the murder of a young man kidnapped in a terreiro in BA
The Civil Police concluded the investigation into the murder of 28-year-old Williams Nogueira dos Santos Silva, who was kidnapped and dismembered in Simões Filho, as the fourth suspect involved was shot dead in a police confrontation.
Rifles, uniforms, and $32,000 in cash: what criminal gangs were hiding underground in Portoviejo
A significant arsenal, police uniforms, and stacks of cash were found hidden in the Playa Prieta area of Portoviejo as part of an intelligence operation aimed at dismantling a key logistics center for organized crime in Manabí.
Accused of Providing Sensitive Information to Criminal Gangs, 7 Police Officers Arrested
In Toronto, Canada, seven current police officers, one retired officer, and 19 other suspects have been arrested over serious charges of organized crime and corruption after a seven-month investigation by York Regional Police.
The Moderates want life imprisonment for gang leaders
The Moderate Party advocates for life sentences for leaders of criminal gangs to curb their influence, as stated by Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer.
DF Police Targets São Paulo Gangs Suspected of Impersonating Lawyers
The Civil Police of the Federal District launched an operation investigating two criminal organizations from São Paulo involved in a fraudulent lawyer scheme, resulting in two victims and a loss of at least R$ 80,000.
People targeted by attacks should be able to be evicted from their rentals, says council member
The Conservative party in Odense is considering whether tenants can be evicted if linked to gangs or criminal groups, following an explosion at an apartment block.
Swedes intend to lower the age of criminal responsibility
Swedish authorities plan to reduce the age of criminal responsibility from fifteen to thirteen years due to a rising number of children joining criminal gangs.
Give me the money or I'll kill you. The violence of Pro Pal in Turin
Turin faces a significant public safety issue characterized by increasing violence and criminal activity from youth gangs known as 'maranza', particularly during protests organized by radical leftist groups.
Spanish Police Break Up Gang That Used Swimmers to Hide Cocaine on Ships
Spanish police have dismantled a criminal network, arresting 30 people and confiscating nearly 2.5 tonnes of cocaine that was hidden on ships by teams of young swimmers.
Florida sheriff Grady Judd fires off warning to gangsters after 'Sex, Money, Murder' kingpin taken down
Florida officials announced the conviction of the leader of the 'Sex, Money, Murder' gang, following a long investigation that dismantled its violent criminal operations.
A juvenile criminal group dismantled in Madrid for violent robberies and threats
The Civil Guard has dismantled an organized group formed by members of three youth gangs in Collado Villalba following an increase in violent assaults in the area.
Dismantled in Madrid a criminal group made up of members of the Trinitarios, Bloods, and Forty-Two
The Civil Guard has arrested an organized group composed of members from the Trinitarios, Bloods, and Forty-Two gangs in Collado Villalba, Madrid, reactivating their activity after the release of a minor from a detention center, resulting in six minors detained and eleven under investigation for various criminal offenses.
Marseille: Félix Bingui, alleged leader of the Yoda gang, will be tried from May 18 to June 5 for drug trafficking
Félix Bingui, the alleged leader of the Yoda criminal gang, will stand trial in Marseille alongside 19 co-defendants suspected of operating a significant drug dealing operation.
Nigeria: over 30 dead and several kidnapped in the center of the country
More than 30 victims were killed and several others kidnapped during an attack by criminal gangs in Niger State, Nigeria.
‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire
The article explores the issue of hare coursing in Wiltshire, highlighting the dangers it poses to both wildlife and local farmers due to criminal gangs involved in the practice.