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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Grandfather opens fire on 23-year-old grandson after an argument under the influence of alcohol

A grandfather shot his 23-year-old grandson during a family dispute in Himachal Pradesh, indicating the violent escalation of personal conflicts.

Mar 23 • 07:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The body of a 22-year-old girl and a box with drugs found in Klaipeda

The body of a 22-year-old woman was discovered in a Klaipeda apartment along with a box containing suspected narcotics.

Mar 23 • 07:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

'Kishu's Don Fan' case - The former wife accused of murder is acquitted by the high court

In the 'Kishu's Don Fan' case, the Osaka High Court upheld the lower court's acquittal of the former wife accused of murdering her wealthy husband.

Mar 23 • 06:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum finds drugs inside Barbie doll box as police warn at least FIVE others were sold

A mother discovered fentanyl hidden inside a Barbie doll box she purchased, prompting a police investigation into potentially compromised products.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

For the DEA, the Uruguayan Sebastián Marset is the 'Pablo Escobar of the modern era'

Sebastián Marset, a Uruguayan drug trafficker, was denied bail and is facing charges of drug trafficking and money laundering in the US after his arrest in Bolivia.

Mar 23 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing an elderly man with a hoe is arrested by the police in Piracicaba

The PM arrested a man who confessed to killing a 61-year-old cart driver in Piracicaba, Brazil, after he attempted to evade capture.

Mar 22 • 19:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

João Gordo is detained with five grams of marijuana at Belo Horizonte airport

Singer João Gordo was detained at the Belo Horizonte airport for possession of less than five grams of hashish and marijuana, but was released after signing a term.

Mar 22 • 18:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Grandad 'drug mule' fighting for life in Chile jail amid desperate legal race

British pensioner Billy Eastment, accused of drug smuggling, is critically ill in a Chilean prison as legal efforts to secure his release are hindered by challenges in contacting his family.

Mar 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Attempted Murder of Count – Charged with Running Drug Center

A man has been charged with operating a significant drug depot and attempting to murder a count in Gamla Stan in 2009.

Mar 22 • 17:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man arrested as several people rushed to hospital after taking Zopiclone

A 65-year-old man has been arrested following multiple hospitalizations linked to the consumption of Zopiclone, prompting police warnings about its misuse.

Mar 22 • 16:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Bouches-du-Rhône: High-tension trial of two DZ Mafia executives charged with murder

The trial of Gabriel Ory and Amine Oualane begins, focusing on their involvement in the 2019 murders of two known figures in the drug trafficking world.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Celebrity Dentist Cristiano Ricciardi Arrested: "Brought an Ounce of Hashish into Prison"

Celebrity dentist Cristiano Ricciardi was arrested at the entrance of Benevento prison for attempting to bring 93 grams of hashish inside for unknown reasons.

Mar 22 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drug seizure, accident with three deaths, and theft caught: see the most read news of the week

The article summarizes the week's most read news stories in Brazil, including a significant drug seizure, a tragic accident resulting in three deaths, and incidents of theft.

Mar 22 • 14:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

What if cocaine-using soldiers launched a nuclear missile from a submarine?

A scandal in the British Royal Navy reveals that over 170 submariners have tested positive for drug use, raising serious security concerns.

Mar 22 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Esmeraldas, Carchi, and Putumayo among the routes used by criminal organizations for drug trafficking

Criminal organizations are exploiting four key routes for drug trafficking between Colombia and Ecuador, raising significant security concerns in the border regions.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with drugs in Volta Redonda

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in Volta Redonda, Brazil, after police observed typical drug dealing activity in the area.

Mar 22 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of drug delivery arrested after complaint in Santarém

A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, for drug trafficking after police acted on intelligence information regarding drug sales in his home.

Mar 22 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

At least fifteen organized crime groups operate on the border with Colombia: they are dedicated to drug trafficking, illegal mining, arms trafficking, and more

A report reveals that fifteen organized crime groups, including Los Lobos and Los Choneros, operate along the Ecuador-Colombia border, engaging in various illicit activities.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

"Look for one that is on drugs": "The Military" and the narco plot behind the femicide of Antonella Álvarez in Tucumán

The article covers the investigation into the femicide of Antonella Álvarez, highlighting the implications of drug trafficking in her murder in Tucumán, Argentina.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A month without El Mencho: the loose ends after the fall of the great drug lord

The fall of El Mencho, the notorious leader of the CJNG in Mexico, leaves significant questions regarding the future of the cartel and the violence that ensued after his capture.

Mar 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed Forces disable clandestine runway in Santa Elena

Ecuador's Defense Minister announced the destruction of a clandestine runway linked to drug trafficking operations.

Mar 22 • 01:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio arrested after being caught with drugs in Boa Vista square

Three young men were arrested for drug possession in a square in Boa Vista, Brazil, during a police patrol.

Mar 21 • 23:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 47 kg of cocaine in a hidden compartment of a car on Raposo Tavares

Police arrested a man for possessing 47 kg of cocaine hidden in a car on the Raposo Tavares highway in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 22:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

One dead and one seriously injured by gunfire in Villeurbanne and Vénissieux

One person is dead and another gravely injured following separate shootings in the suburbs of Lyon, France.

Mar 21 • 21:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Prosecutors say they found 'drug transactions' after Alabama player's arrest, searched his trash: report

Alabama guard Aden Holloway was arrested for marijuana possession, with prosecutors alleging evidence of drug sales was found on his phone and in his apartment.

Mar 21 • 21:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

She is on the U.S. blacklist and was released by the Mexican Army: what happened with 'Mayita' Zambada

Mónica Zambada Niebla, the daughter of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael Zambada, was released by the Mexican Navy during an operation related to a criminal cell of 'Los Mayos'.

Mar 21 • 19:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Cocaine worth £75m found stashed in banana pallets and seized at UK dock

Border Force officials seized nearly a ton of cocaine hidden in banana pallets at the Southampton Docks, leading to charges against two men.

Mar 21 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man arrested with drugs in Barra Mansa

A 20-year-old man was arrested for drug possession in Barra Mansa, Brazil, after police acted on a tip-off regarding drug sales in the area.

Mar 21 • 19:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ecuador and the US seize more than 2.9 tons of drugs valued at $70 million

Ecuadorian Armed Forces, in collaboration with the US Coast Guard, seized over 2.9 tons of drugs in three maritime operations and arrested several Ecuadorians.

Mar 21 • 19:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Five arrested and 1.9 tons of drugs seized: the impressive operation by the United States and Ecuador against drug boats in the Pacific

A joint operation by Ecuador and the U.S. led to the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of 1.9 tons of drugs from narco boats in the Pacific.

Mar 21 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PCC member known as 'Madimbu' arrested for drug trafficking in Rorainópolis, South Roraima

A 23-year-old man known as 'Madimbu', a member of the First Capital Command (PCC), was arrested in Rorainópolis, South Roraima, for drug trafficking.

Mar 21 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Naked man under the influence of drugs detained with a bladed weapon in Águas Claras, DF

A naked man under the influence of drugs was detained by the Military Police in Águas Claras, Brazil, while carrying a bladed weapon.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man serving time under open regime is arrested with pistol, revolver, ammunition, and drugs in Governador Valadares

A 30-year-old man on open regime parole was arrested in Governador Valadares after being found with multiple firearms and drugs.

Mar 21 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested transporting 127 packages of drugs in Pascuales, in northern Guayaquil

A truck driver was arrested in Guayaquil while transporting drugs hidden in a truck's double floor.

Mar 21 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested for leaving autistic son alone in Valinhos; guards found drugs in the house

A 30-year-old woman in Valinhos, Brazil, was arrested for leaving her autistic son alone at home, where authorities found the child appearing drugged and drugs in the residence.

Mar 21 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice releases influencer Plínio Palmeira and imposes precautionary measures after drug trafficking arrest

Plínio Palmeira, a Brazilian social media influencer, has been granted provisional release by a court following his arrest for drug trafficking, with certain precautionary measures imposed.

Mar 21 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive wanted for multiple crimes arrested by Federal Police in Volta Redonda

A man wanted for various crimes, including corruption of minors and drug trafficking, was arrested by the Federal Police in Volta Redonda.

Mar 21 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man arrested with drugs in Volta Redonda

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Volta Redonda, Brazil, after being caught with a significant quantity of illegal drugs during a police operation following a tip-off about drug trafficking.

Mar 21 • 11:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Wife Murdered by Husband with Injection Four Months After Marriage

In a shocking case from Gurugram, a husband has been accused of murdering his wife by administering a lethal dose of anesthesia just four months after their wedding.

Mar 21 • 10:41 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Race played a role in Ontario drug dealer’s sentencing: ‘This somewhat attenuates his moral responsibility’

A judge in Ontario considered the impact of racism and societal disadvantage in the sentencing of drug dealer Brandon Caleb, suggesting these factors diminished his moral responsibility for his actions.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The ‘compa’ who was murdered while trying to settle a debt with the Sinaloa cartel

A man working for the Sinaloa cartel was killed in Spain while attempting to negotiate a debt related to lost methamphetamine.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wives were used to launder drug trafficking money from a faction in MT, says police

Police in Brazil report that the wives of key suspects in a drug trafficking operation used their bank accounts to launder approximately R$ 54 million between 2022 and 2024.

Mar 21 • 01:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

One of the Most Wanted Gang Leaders from MT is Arrested in SC

Rafael Germano Gil dos Santos, a major gang leader from Mato Grosso, was arrested in Santa Catarina during a police operation targeting drug distribution in Cuiabá.

Mar 21 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests 11 suspects of drug trafficking in five locations in downtown Boa Vista

A police operation in Boa Vista, Brazil, led to the arrest of 11 suspects involved in drug trafficking across multiple locations in the city.

Mar 20 • 22:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 50 kilograms of crack during attempted theft in Jacareí

The police seized 50 kilograms of crack cocaine during an attempted vehicle theft in Jacareí, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in Barra Mansa

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Barra Mansa, Brazil, for drug trafficking after being caught with various illegal substances.

Mar 20 • 21:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

625 apprehended during curfew operations in four provinces of Ecuador

A total of 625 individuals were apprehended in Ecuador from March 15 to 20 for violating curfew in four provinces.

Mar 20 • 21:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Thought he was negotiating with Mexican drug traffickers, but they were FBI agents: how a former police chief in the U.S. fell

Brandon Addison, a former police chief, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and conspiracy charges after unwittingly negotiating with FBI agents posing as drug traffickers.

Mar 20 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested with cocaine, base paste, and skank hidden in the refrigerator in Boa Vista; VIDEO

A couple was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, after police discovered cocaine, skank, and base paste hidden in their refrigerator during a raid.

Mar 20 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation BNH executes warrants against drug trafficking suspects in Bom Jardim and Nova Friburgo

The Civil Police executed Operation BNH in Brazil to combat drug trafficking, resulting in multiple arrests and warrants in the municipalities of Bom Jardim and Nova Friburgo.

Mar 20 • 19:58 UTC

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