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Haiti is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian and violence crisis, with criminal gangs governing its capital, Port-au-Prince.

An investigation has been launched by Lyon's judicial police following the release of violent videos on Snapchat showing houses set on fire and gunfire incidents related to gang conflicts.

A 25-year-old woman was shot dead while walking with her husband in Conde, Brazil, raising concerns over gang violence in the area.

Life is beginning to return to the Port-au-Prince area of Carrefour-Aéroport after Haitian authorities successfully expelled gangs that had controlled the area for nearly two years.

The Puebla Prosecutor's Office concluded that the deadly attack outside Sala de Despecho bar was a case of mistaken identity involving gang members targeting the wrong vehicle.

Ramón Lanús, the mayor of San Isidro, urged the prohibition of cell phone use in prisons to prevent gangs from operating while incarcerated during an event with the governor of Buenos Aires.

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

Aftonbladet has mapped out the networks and violence in Sweden's 100 largest municipalities, providing specific statistics on shootings and gang activities.

The UN reports alarming levels of child trafficking in Haiti, where armed gangs exploit children for violence and extortion, threatening their lives and futures.

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

The Benue State Government plans to rehabilitate youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, clarifying that the initiative is not aimed at terrorists.

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.

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

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

In Lithuania, officials are expressing concern over the alarming rise of violent teenage gangs, raising issues related to national security.

A young man was fatally stabbed in Valladolid by a 13-year-old during a gang rivalry between local youth groups.

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.

Shoplifting incidents in the UK have reached an all-time high, with organized gangs traveling significant distances to target retail establishments.

Swedish criminal gangs are now selling counterfeit weight loss medications, such as Ozempic, revealing a concerning trend in illegal drug markets.

A suspect involved in a criminal faction died during a shootout with police in Ibiapina, Ceará.

The Canadian government has allocated $1.2 million for a gang prevention program aimed at Muslim youth in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

A man named Deivison Carlos Lima do Nascimento was killed in a shootout with the military police in Porto Velho while being pursued for robbery.

An international operation led to the arrest of 651 suspects and the recovery of over $4.3 million in an anti-cyber crime initiative across 16 African countries.

A 36-year-old Norwegian man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for two attempted murders related to a botched contract killing scheme in Denmark.

The article discusses the increase in crimes committed by minors in Czechia over the past three years, while also highlighting that a deeper analysis offers a more optimistic outlook on the data.

The article discusses the alarming trend of London gangs recruiting underage girls and coercing them into sexual exploitation.

A film continuation of the cult series Peaky Blinders, titled 'Gangs of Birmingham: The Immortal Man', featuring Cillian Murphy, is set to premiere on Netflix in March 2026.

Delhi Police's Special Cell revealed that there is a significant increase in the entry of girls into the Lawrence Bishnoi and Hashim Baba gangs.

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

The article discusses a wide consensus in Iceland about the necessity for actions to combat crime gangs.

The article explores how Lawrence Bishnoi, despite being imprisoned, exerts significant influence both inside and outside jail, instilling fear among Bollywood stars and engaging in violent acts in Delhi.

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

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.

The Hells Angels motorcycle club is planning a large 30th-anniversary celebration in Helsingborg, attracting guests from various continents, raising concerns about security due to their high potential for violence.

Security cameras captured a family being assaulted during a robbery in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, with the father being tied up and beaten by a group of thieves.

The South African government plans to deploy the army in response to increasing gang violence, a decision met with mixed reactions among political leaders and defense experts.

Three men have been sentenced to 23 and 25 years in prison for their involvement in a murder linked to gang conflicts in Ajaccio, Corsica.

Illegal sales of the weight-loss drug Ozempic are rampant on over 120 websites connected to Sweden, driven by local criminal gangs.

Families in Egypt recount the harrowing experiences of losing their loved ones to smuggling gangs in Libya during attempts to migrate illegally to Europe.

Ildar "Scar" Galiyev, an alleged key figure in Sweden's gang environment, has been extradited from Greece, where he was imprisoned for his involvement in several murders.

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.

The British series 'A Thousand Blows' explores the intersection of boxing and women's gangs in Victorian London, challenging societal norms and power dynamics of the era.

A wanted man known as 'the man with a thousand names' was arrested in Madrid after months of investigation by the Spanish police.

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

Ildar 'Scar' Galiyev, recently extradited from Greece, is alleged to be a major violent criminal in Sweden, linked to multiple murders and bombings.

Police are searching for Daniel Boakye, a violent prisoner scheduled for deportation, who escaped custody from a hospital in London for the second time within a week.

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

There has been a dangerous escalation in organized crime and violence in the 1948 occupied Palestinian territories, with Israeli police seemingly ignoring the growing dominance of armed gangs.

A 23-year-old man was reportedly attacked by at least six assailants in Lyon, as stated by the prosecutor's office.

The fraudulent practice of fake lawyers is on the rise in Brazil, evolving into a structured criminal operation.