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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Four shootings ignite alerts of a war between two powerful drug gangs

Four recent shootings in Argentina have raised alarms about an escalating conflict between two rival drug gangs, Los Menores and Los Monos.

Feb 25 • 21:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

The chaos after the drug kingpin's death

The death of Mexico's most wanted drug lord, El Mencho, has triggered violent riots across the country as gang members retaliate.

Feb 24 • 09:02 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Tuesday, February 24: This happened last night

Former politician Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office but was released on bail; meanwhile, the UK announced a new support package for Ukraine as a deadly explosion occurred in Moscow and armed attacks in Ecuador resulted in multiple fatalities.

Feb 24 • 04:50 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Armed and uniformed men killed seven in Ecuador

Armed men dressed as soldiers killed seven people in Ecuador amid rising violence linked to drug cartels.

Feb 24 • 04:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mexican tourist hotspot under siege as armed drug gangs shoot and burn in the streets

Puerto Vallarta is experiencing a lockdown due to violent drug gang activity following the death of a cartel leader.

Feb 22 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

'Passed from one man to another every night': the gangs that sexually exploit teenagers in London

An investigation reveals that gangs in London are exploiting vulnerable women and teenagers as young as 14 for forced sex, perpetuating a cycle of abuse linked to drug debts and sex trafficking.

Feb 21 • 17:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 21 • 03:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Shooting between factions leaves one dead and three injured, including a child, in Rio

A shooting incident between rival drug factions in Rio de Janeiro resulted in one death and three injuries, including a child.

Feb 19 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child shot during gunfire between factions in Catumbi, Central Region of Rio

A child was shot during a violent confrontation between rival factions in Catumbi, Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 19 • 09:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 18 • 18:57 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

South Africa to deploy troops to crime hotspots within 10 days

South Africa will deploy army units alongside police in ten days to combat increasing crime rates fueled by drug gangs and illegal mining.

Feb 17 • 19:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Third Generation of Narcos: Proliferation of Cartels | Infographic

The shift in leadership within Mexican drug cartels now features educated, bilingual young adults rather than the traditional image of impoverished farmers.

Feb 17 • 06:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Over 700 arrested amid major gang and drug crackdown in Louisiana

A major crackdown on violent gangs and drug traffickers in Louisiana has led to over 700 arrests and significant seizures of drugs and firearms.

Feb 13 • 02:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

War of Uruguayan drug traffickers in Argentina: theft among gangs, two murders, and an unrelenting hitman behind it

The article discusses the escalating violence among Uruguayan drug traffickers in Argentina, focusing on recent murders and a thief turned target.

Feb 7 • 09:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Caught the 'Bemba' and her gang that trafficked drugs in Athens: Under investigation by the Authorities since 1982

A 66-year-old woman known as 'Bemba' and her gang have been arrested for drug trafficking in Athens, with the group under police scrutiny since 1982.

Feb 7 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

How Irish police tackled Dublin's drug gangs after fake SWAT team besieged hotel

Irish police report unprecedented success in combatting drug gangs in Dublin, achieving zero gangland gun murders in 2025 after a decade-long feud.

Feb 4 • 16:56 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Clan, drugs, and violence. The Conocal curse, the district where Ylenia Musella was killed

The article discusses the violent and drug-infested environment of the Conocal district in eastern Naples, where the murder of Ylenia Musella highlights the dangers faced by honest residents amid clan wars and drug trafficking.

Feb 4 • 10:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

US warships approach the shores of Haiti

American warships have arrived off the coast of Haiti amidst ongoing violence from drug gangs and the government’s firm grip on power.

Feb 4 • 04:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Accused of 'tyranny' and planning a war on gangs.. Fernandez wins the presidency of Costa Rica

Right-wing candidate Laura Fernandez has won the presidency of Costa Rica in the first round of elections, promising strict measures against drug trafficking and rising crime in the Central American country.

Feb 2 • 06:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

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.

Jan 15 • 19:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

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.

Jan 8 • 16:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Different Arrest, Different Trial for Maduro in the US: Issues of Immunity, Gray Areas, and Noriega's Precedent

The article discusses the potential legal challenges Nikolas Maduro may face in the U.S. regarding charges of leading drug trafficking and state-sponsored gangs, reflecting on immunity issues and past cases like that of Noriega.

Jan 5 • 14:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Man stabbed to death in the drug house area of San Cristóbal de los Ángeles (Madrid)

A 38-year-old Moroccan man was stabbed to death in Madrid's San Cristóbal de los Ángeles neighborhood, amid rising violence linked to drug trafficking and gang-related incidents.

Jan 2 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

"We are an easy target for drug traffickers and gang members"

Police officers express concerns about the precarious conditions they operate under while facing increasing violence from gangs and drug traffickers in Valencia, following the death of a colleague who suffered severe injuries in an attack.

Dec 27 • 05:23 UTC

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