Money laundering in charcoal and operation against illegal quartz extraction: see the most read of the week
The article highlights the week's most-read news including a money laundering scheme related to charcoal and operations against illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas.
VIDEO: NDLEA busts drugs hidden in parcels, warns travellers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a warning to travellers regarding the dangers of accepting parcels or luggage they did not personally pack, following a recent drug interception operation.
Three young people are detained with marijuana, cocaine, and crack during a police operation in Governador Valadares
Three individuals, including a minor, were detained by the police in Governador Valadares for drug possession during an operation targeting local drug trafficking.
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'.
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.
Police reveals the amount of money found in a safe in a building in Quito and maintains investigation into its origin
Ecuadorian police discovered nearly $1 million in cash hidden in a safe during an operation in a Quito building as they investigate its origins.
Young man arrested with drugs in Volta Redonda
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Volta Redonda, Brazil, after being caught with a significant quantity of illegal drugs during a police operation following a tip-off about drug trafficking.
Wives were used to launder drug trafficking money from a faction in MT, says police
Police in Brazil report that the wives of key suspects in a drug trafficking operation used their bank accounts to launder approximately R$ 54 million between 2022 and 2024.
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.
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.
Police find a safe with bundles of money in a building in northern Quito
Ecuadorian police discovered a safe containing cash during a drug operation in Quito, with investigations pending.
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.
Video of operation against gang linked to trafficking in Roraima goes viral on social media; WATCH
A police operation against the Tren de Aragua gang involved in drug trafficking and murders in Roraima has gone viral on social media, garnering over 1.2 million views.
Car intercepted with 30 drug packages on the Alça Viária in Pará
A vehicle was intercepted on the Alça Viária with 30 packages of a substance resembling cocaine during a police operation in Pará, Brazil.
Operation against organized crime in Amapá ends with 11 arrested and 5 dead in confrontation
A national operation in Amapá, aimed at combating organized crime, resulted in 11 arrests and 5 fatalities during police confrontations.
Used drugs shortly before transporting students - 48-year-old school bus driver arrested
A 48-year-old school bus driver was arrested after allegedly using drugs shortly before transporting students, amid the dismantling of a cannabis cultivation operation.
Operation against faction that moved R$ 54 million arrests 10 people in MT and other states
Ten individuals were arrested in Brazil during a police operation targeting a criminal faction involved in drug trafficking and money laundering activities.
Two people arrested in operation against drug trafficking and money laundering in southern Bahia
A joint security operation led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of assets in Ilhéus, Bahia, and São Paulo, targeting a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Eight people arrested on suspicion of robbery and drug trafficking in Valença
Eight individuals were arrested in Valença, Brazil, during an operation aimed at combatting organized crime, specifically robbery and drug trafficking.
Record operation against drug trafficking in Huelva: eight arrested, one million euros, and 5,000 kilos of cocaine on a farm in Gibraleón
A significant drug bust in Huelva led to the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of 5,000 kilos of cocaine, marking the largest cocaine operation in the province's history.
Santa Mónica: The story of the dairy that was linked to 'El Mayo' and bears the name of his daughter
The article discusses the seizure of Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of drug trafficker Ismael 'Mayo' Zambada, during a Navy operation in Mexico and her association with a dairy named after her.
Porsche seized in operation against million-dollar gambling scheme and illegal weight-loss pens in the interior of SP
A Porsche was seized and a woman arrested in a police operation targeting an illegal gambling and weight-loss drug scheme in Rio Claro, São Paulo.
Eleven dead in military operation against cartel members in Mexico
Eleven suspected cartel members have been killed in a military operation in the violence-plagued Sinaloa state of northwestern Mexico.
Mónica Zambada, daughter of 'El Mayo', released after operation: 'She has no relation to criminal activity'
Mónica Zambada, daughter of notorious drug lord 'El Mayo', has been released by Mexican authorities after confirming she has no ties to criminal activities.
Man dies during confrontation with the police in an invasion area of Santana, in AP
A man named Willen Ramon was killed during a police operation targeting drug activity in Santana, Amapá, Brazil.
Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of 'El Mayo', detained during operation
Mónica Zambada Niebla, the daughter of notorious drug trafficker Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, was detained during a military operation in Culiacán, Sinaloa.
Operation against drug trafficking and money laundering arrests 7 people in Pirapora
A police operation in Pirapora, Brazil, led to the arrest of seven individuals involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Police executes warrants in MA against group suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering operating in DF
The operation targets a criminal group believed to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering activities in the Federal District and surrounding areas.
After delivering drugs in Bocaiuva, woman is approached while smoking marijuana with men at home
A woman in Bocaiuva was arrested for drug delivery after being found smoking marijuana with two men in a house during a police operation.
Police arrest man after report of drug delivery in Macapá
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Macapá on suspicion of drug trafficking during an operation by the local Civil Police.
Operation against trafficking and organized crime mobilizes over 300 police officers in the hills of Santos; VIDEO
An extensive police operation in Santos, Brazil, targeting drug trafficking and organized crime has mobilized over 300 officers and led to multiple arrests.
They were trafficking cocaine, cannabis, and MDMA in Attica
Three individuals have been arrested in Athens and Piraeus for possession and trafficking of drugs following a police operation.
Man dies during confrontation with the police in the South Zone of Macapá
A man was killed during a confrontation with military police in Macapá, Brazil, as part of an operation targeting organized crime and drug trafficking.
Operation arrests eight suspects of criminal organization in the Sertão of PB
The Paraíba Civil Police arrested eight individuals during an operation aimed at dismantling a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and murders.
Suspect who became wheelchair-bound after being shot during a robbery is arrested in a drug trafficking operation in PI
A suspect, who became wheelchair-bound after being shot during a robbery, was arrested in a drug trafficking operation in Brazil.
Nine people arrested during operation against suspected members of a criminal faction in Bahia
Nine individuals were arrested in Bahia as part of an operation targeting members of a drug trafficking and homicide-related criminal faction.
'Infiel Operation' targets 72 suspects for drug trafficking, arms trade, and illegal gambling in SC
The Civil Police in Santa Catarina launched an operation targeting 72 individuals involved in drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, and gambling activities.
Weapons, rooster, and cages seized in operation with 56 warrants against drug trafficking in Piauí
An extensive operation against drug trafficking in Piauí resulted in the seizure of weapons and other items, along with the execution of 56 search warrants.
Eight dead in Rio de Janeiro: "They set the bus on fire"
A police operation in Rio de Janeiro resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including a notorious drug dealer.
Customs revealed: Drugs sent to Finland from Italy as express freight shipments
Finnish Customs has uncovered a drug smuggling operation involving eight serious narcotics offenses, where cannabis and cocaine were sent from Italy to Finland via express shipments.
Eight killed in police operation in Rio de Janeiro
At least eight people were killed in a major police operation targeting a drug lord in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Operation arrests head of 'branch' of the CV in the interior of SP and logistical operator of the faction in the Southeast
A police operation in São Paulo arrested key figures within the Comando Vermelho faction, including its local chief and a logistics operator for drug distribution in the region.
Santa Teresa Communities Report New Shootings After Morning Chaos in Operation with Drug Trafficker Killed
Communities in Santa Teresa experienced new shootings following a chaotic morning operation by the Military Police that resulted in the death of a drug trafficker.
Suspect dies and police officer injured during gunfight in Araguaína
A police operation in Araguaína resulted in the death of a 24-year-old suspect and an injured military police officer during a gunfight.
Parrot accompanies owner to police vehicle during operation against 'drug delivery' in Cuiabá
A parrot followed its owner to a police vehicle during an operation targeting a drug trafficking network in Cuiabá, Brazil.
Rio de Janeiro: a police operation in a favela ended with eight dead
A police operation in Rio de Janeiro's favela resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, triggering violent reprisals from drug-related groups.
Target of operation, group linked to the Command Vermelho in the interior of SP sold marijuana-derived drugs for up to R$ 60,000 per kilo
A group linked to the Rio de Janeiro-based crime syndicate Comando Vermelho was arrested for selling enhanced marijuana products for up to R$ 60,000 per kilo during a police operation in Brazil.
Bus set on fire at the entrance to the Rebouças tunnel in RJ after police operation with fatalities
A police operation in Rio de Janeiro resulted in fatalities and a bus being set on fire in retaliation for the actions taken.
Seizure of nearly 100kg of drugs led to operation that arrested employees and former employees of Manaus airport
A federal operation in Brazil resulted in the arrest of airport employees linked to a significant drug trafficking investigation.
Operation targets 'drug delivery' network in MT, MS and SP
A police operation in Brazil dismantled an interstate drug trafficking network specializing in delivery services in the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and São Paulo.