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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A major change at U.S. airports on Monday - Trump: 'Prepare!'

President Donald Trump has ordered federal agents to be stationed at U.S. airports starting Monday as part of an immigration enforcement measure amid an ongoing government shutdown.

Mar 22 • 19:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

HBO medical drama targets ICE in controversial new hospital storyline

HBO's 'The Pitt' addresses immigration enforcement in a dramatic storyline involving federal agents at a hospital.

Mar 20 • 19:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets suspect of violent crimes, seizes weapons and nearly 300 rounds of ammunition in Governador Valadares

A joint operation by civil and federal police in Brazil led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition from a suspect involved in violent crimes.

Mar 19 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sniffer dog helps police arrest man with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus

A Federal Revenue sniffer dog led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man who was caught with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus.

Mar 19 • 18:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

I'm a mayor trying to follow law but California is making it impossible for cops

The mayor of El Cajon expresses frustration with California laws that hinder police from conducting welfare checks on unaccompanied minors due to restrictions on cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police points to exchange between a 'branch' of the CV in the interior of SP and criminals from Rio de Janeiro

The Federal Police of Brazil reported that a subgroup of the Comando Vermelho (CV) in São Paulo's interior had established connections with criminals from Rio de Janeiro to enhance their criminal operations.

Mar 19 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group suspected of smuggling and corruption involving police in MG is the target of an operation

The Federal Police and the Federal Revenue Service launched Operation Iscariotes to investigate a criminal organization involved in smuggling, money laundering, and corruption in Minas Gerais and beyond.

Mar 18 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police opens investigation to determine if gas stations are charging abusive prices for fuel

The Federal Police in Brazil has initiated an investigation into potentially abusive pricing practices in the fuel market.

Mar 18 • 00:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian migrant released in the United States

An Ecuadorian migrant detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Vermont was released by a federal judge who found her detention unjustified.

Mar 17 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police discover a case of domestic violence during a racism investigation in DF; understand

Police in the Federal District of Brazil uncover a domestic violence case while investigating a report of racism at a supermarket.

Mar 17 • 17:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police execute two search and seizure warrants for child and adolescent sexual abuse in the region

The Federal Police conducted search and seizure operations in Resende and Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, targeting online child sexual abuse as part of a larger initiative.

Mar 17 • 12:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Florida, feds arrest 15 illegal immigrants with criminal records in ‘targeted’ operation

Fifteen illegal immigrants with criminal records were arrested in Key Largo, Florida, during a coordinated operation involving state and federal authorities.

Mar 16 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes 14 revolvers on a bus on BR-364, in RO

Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 14 .38 caliber revolvers hidden in luggage on a bus traveling from Guajará-Mirim to Porto Velho.

Mar 16 • 15:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Blue state proposal targets Trump-era ICE hires, banning them from joining local police forces

Rhode Island Democrats have introduced a bill to prevent police departments from hiring former ICE agents hired during Trump's presidency, reflecting a growing opposition to federal immigration enforcement.

Mar 16 • 14:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The prosecutor who had requested "to wall up the hot border" acknowledged that he favored drug traffickers and avoided going to prison

Federal prosecutor José Luis Bruno, who once advocated for stricter border control to combat drug trafficking, admitted to colluding with drug lords to avoid prison time, leading to his resignation.

Mar 14 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man with two arrest warrants for theft is detained by the Federal Highway Police in Petrolina

A man with two outstanding arrest warrants for theft was apprehended by the Federal Highway Police in Petrolina, Brazil.

Mar 14 • 15:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Nine convicted in North Texas ICE attack as Kash Patel issues warning to those who target federal officers

Nine defendants have been convicted in a federal trial related to an ambush attack on an ICE detention facility in North Texas in July 2025.

Mar 13 • 23:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Illegal alien's violent tussle with federal officer leads to multiple charges after suspected Biden-era entry

A Venezuelan man, Arnoldo Jose Marquez-Pulido, faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a federal officer during an attempted arrest in Utica, Michigan, stemming from his illegal entry into the U.S.

Mar 13 • 01:10 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Police respond to active shooter at Michigan synagogue

Police and federal agents are responding to an active shooter situation at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, where a vehicle was involved in the attack.

Mar 12 • 18:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Police will get new powers for online data in tweaked ‘lawful access’ bill

The Canadian federal government has introduced a revised 'lawful access' bill that grants police new powers for online data collection while addressing privacy concerns.

Mar 12 • 16:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From Lava Jato escort to deputy secretary in Cuiabá: remember the history of 'the Federal Japanese'

Newton Hidenori Ishii, known as 'the Federal Japanese,' has been appointed deputy secretary in Cuiabá, reigniting public discussion around his controversial past during the Lava Jato operation.

Mar 12 • 13:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cattle rancher convicted of killing federal police officer in Paraná is arrested in Paraguay

Cattle rancher Alessandro Meneghel, sentenced for the murder of a federal police officer in Brazil, was apprehended in Paraguay following a joint operation by Brazilian and Paraguayan authorities.

Mar 11 • 22:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 27,000 liters of diesel destined for illegal mining on the Sararé Indigenous Land seized in MT

Over 27,000 liters of diesel intended for illegal mining activities in the Sararé Indigenous Land were seized by federal police in Brazil.

Mar 10 • 23:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Border Patrol Chief Bovino says Chicago efforts ‘vindicated’ after court reverses order restricting operations

Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino celebrated a federal appeals court's decision to reverse a lower court's injunction that had limited immigration enforcement in Chicago, deeming the earlier restrictions 'overbroad' and 'constitutionally suspect.'

Mar 10 • 20:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police delegate who worked on investigations involving Bolsonaro and January 8 is appointed advisor to Moraes at the Supreme Court

Fábio Shor, a Federal Police delegate involved in investigations regarding Bolsonaro, has been appointed as an advisor to Minister Alexandre de Moraes at Brazil's Supreme Court.

Mar 10 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF seizes truck with over 250 fines and R$ 80,000 in debts on BR-470, in Bento Gonçalves

The Federal Highway Police seized a truck in Bento Gonçalves due to numerous outstanding fines and debts totaling over R$ 80,000.

Mar 10 • 08:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Obama appointee’s Chicago immigration order backfires after court says she went too far

A federal appeals court overturned an immigration enforcement order issued by a Chicago judge, ruling that it overstepped judicial authority.

Mar 9 • 20:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Less than half of women's police stations in PE operate 24 hours: 'Failure of public policy', says lawyer

In Pernambuco, Brazil, only seven out of fifteen women's police stations operate 24 hours a day, despite a federal law requiring continuous operation to assist victims of violence.

Mar 9 • 16:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão records 13 arrests for violence against women during PRF’s Operation Lilac Alert

Maranhão state in Brazil recorded 13 arrests related to violence against women during Operation Lilac Alert by the Federal Highway Police.

Mar 9 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests Federal Police delegate and former secretary in operation against influence trafficking to favor drug dealer

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a Federal Police delegate and a former state secretary on charges of influence trafficking to benefit a drug trafficker.

Mar 9 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Reserve military firefighter threatens companion and sets fire to his own house in the Federal District

A retired firefighter in Brazil was arrested after threatening his partner and setting his house on fire in Ceilândia, Federal District.

Mar 9 • 10:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

MIKE DAVIS: Virginia returns to the Confederacy with a seditious conspiracy against ICE

The article critiques Virginia's recent laws that allegedly obstruct federal immigration enforcement, framing them as unconstitutional and a threat to national security.

Mar 7 • 12:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FRSC convicts 35 traffic offenders in Anambra

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra State has convicted 35 traffic offenders during a mobile court session, aiming to enhance road safety compliance.

Mar 7 • 08:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operations to Combat Violence Against Women Lead to Arrest of 5,000 People, Says Government

The Brazilian federal government announced the arrest of 5,238 individuals as part of two operations aimed at combating violence against women and girls.

Mar 6 • 17:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

At Grafing Station: Fake Conductor Confronts Passenger and Federal Police

A 26-year-old man impersonated a conductor on a regional train, leading to a violent confrontation with a passenger and later, the federal police.

Mar 6 • 13:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Portuguese man wanted by Interpol arrested by Federal Police in ES

A Portuguese man wanted by Interpol was arrested by Brazil's Federal Police in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, on charges including resistance and threats against law enforcement.

Mar 6 • 10:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Appeals court lifts injunction on Trump’s Chicago immigration operation

A federal appeals court has lifted an injunction that restricted immigration enforcement tactics in Chicago, a significant victory for the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz.

Mar 6 • 09:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF conducts search at the mayor's house in Sorriso (MT) in operation investigating 'box 2' scheme

The Federal Police conducted a search of the mayor of Sorriso's home as part of an operation investigating alleged electoral fraud in Brazil.

Mar 5 • 19:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Illegal's dragging of ICE agent shows the exact danger the officer who shot Renee Good feared, expert says

Jose Melgar-Rivas has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for injuring a federal officer, highlighting ongoing dangers faced by ICE agents.

Mar 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gaeco and PF carry out operation against alleged corruption scheme in the SP Civil Police

A joint operation by Gaeco and the Federal Police in Brazil targets an alleged corruption scheme within the São Paulo Civil Police, executing multiple search and seizure warrants as well as arrest orders.

Mar 5 • 10:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'The Team': PF says that, under Vorcaro's command, criminal group maintained structure of private vigilance and coercion

The Brazilian Federal Police has implicated Daniel Vorcaro's criminal group, 'A Turma,' in illegal surveillance and coercion activities.

Mar 5 • 00:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro Group Suspected of Accessing Systems of the Federal Police, Federal Public Ministry, and Even Interpol, Says Mendonça

The Vorcaro group's alleged unauthorized access to confidential systems, including those of the Federal Police and Interpol, has led to the arrest of businessman Daniel Vorcaro and his associate.

Mar 4 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zettel, brother-in-law of Vorcaro, surrenders to Federal Police in SP

Businessman Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of former banker Daniel Vorcaro, surrendered to the Federal Police in São Paulo amid investigations into financial fraud linked to the Master group.

Mar 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group led by Vorcaro invaded restricted systems of the Federal Police, Federal Public Ministry, FBI, and Interpol, investigation points out

A group led by banker Daniel Vorcaro has been accused of unauthorized access to restricted systems of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Interpol.

Mar 4 • 13:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Federal government boosts scrutiny of businesses claiming to be Indigenous-owned

The Canadian federal government is tightening its enforcement against businesses falsely claiming to be Indigenous-owned to ensure fair access to government contracts.

Mar 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG bans cash tax collections, revenue roadblocks

The Nigerian Federal Government has prohibited cash collection of taxes and banned roadblocks for revenue enforcement as part of new tax regulations.

Mar 4 • 01:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG bans cash tax collection, roadblocks under new regulations

The Nigerian Federal Government has banned cash tax collection and the use of roadblocks for tax enforcement as part of new regulations aimed at improving tax practices.

Mar 3 • 19:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Anti-ICE agitators convicted of stalking federal agents on livestream

Two women were convicted of stalking a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer after they followed him home and livestreamed the incident online.

Mar 3 • 19:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kristi Noem refuses to retract statement calling Minnesotans killed by federal agents ‘domestic terrorists’

Kristi Noem, head of the Department of Homeland Security, stands by her controversial statements labeling two deceased Minnesotans as 'domestic terrorists', despite pushback during a Senate hearing.

Mar 3 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than R$ 774 thousand in irregular products seized during Federal Revenue operation in Bahia

Over R$ 770 million worth of goods were seized during a Federal Revenue operation aimed at combating the illegal importation of products in Bahia, Brazil.

Mar 3 • 13:34 UTC

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