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🇪🇨 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Dirty game under the guise of orchestra! 10 minor girls freed

In a police raid in Bihar's Gopalganj district, ten minor girls were rescued from an illegal orchestra operation involving immoral activities.

Mar 20 • 16:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In search of a plea deal, Vorcaro receives lawyer at the PF Superintendency

Businessman Daniel Vorcaro is negotiating a plea deal related to his financial crimes and involvement in illegal activities with public officials.

Mar 20 • 14:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Kratos in Alytus Apartment Buildings: Belarusian Smuggling in the Basement, Drugs in the Apartment

Authorities in Alytus have arrested two men for storing smuggled Belarusian cigarettes and illegal drugs in their apartment.

Mar 20 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Extended Activities of the Investigation Group Established at Eurojust Will Focus on Children Displaced from Ukraine

Eurojust and various European and Ukrainian institutions will focus on illegal transfers of Ukrainian children to Russia and Belarus.

Mar 20 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigated for Trafficking is Arrested Again After Being Released and Resuming Criminal Activity in Itinga do Maranhão

A man in Itinga do Maranhão, previously arrested for drug trafficking, has been apprehended again shortly after being released for continuing his illegal activities.

Mar 19 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF warns of mercury contamination risk from illegal mining in communities in the interior of AM

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has raised concerns about potential mercury contamination affecting indigenous and riverside communities due to illegal mining activities in the Rio Tonantins region.

Mar 19 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed Forces detain three individuals and disable machinery in operation against illegal mining in Alto Punino

Ecuador's Armed Forces conducted an operation against illegal mining in Alto Punino, detaining three individuals and disabling machinery used in unauthorized activities.

Mar 19 • 11:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid El-Fitr: Delta CP issues stern warning to cultists

The Delta State Police Command has issued a warning to criminal groups, particularly cultists, to refrain from illegal activities during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, pledging to ensure the safety and peace of the celebrations.

Mar 19 • 10:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'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.

Mar 19 • 10:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against illegal mining in Yanomami land destroys 80 airstrips and maps routes to Venezuela

A military operation in Yanomami land has destroyed 80 illegal airstrips linked to mining activities, some supplying access to Venezuela.

Mar 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation destroys illegal mines and exposes craters, contaminated rivers, and devastation in protected area of Carajás

A major operation in Carajás, Brazil, has revealed extensive environmental degradation caused by illegal mining and logging activities.

Mar 18 • 22:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office requests 173 years in prison for Francisco González and more than 180 million in fines for BBVA for hiring Villarejo

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office has requested a 173-year prison sentence for former BBVA president Francisco González and over 180 million euros in fines for the bank due to illegal hiring of a retired police commissioner for espionage activities.

Mar 18 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against illegal raffles promoted by digital influencers arrests 4 people in RN; Justice blocks R$ 14.8 million

An operation in Rio Grande do Norte led to the arrest of four individuals involved in illegal raffles promoted by digital influencers, with authorities blocking R$ 14.8 million linked to their activities.

Mar 18 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

One ton of marijuana is seized after discovery of plantations in the Jequitinhonha Valley

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais seized over one ton of marijuana during operations in the Jequitinhonha Valley, leading to the arrest of two individuals involved in the illegal activities.

Mar 18 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Deputy Gorete Pereira, target of the Federal Police in operation against frauds in INSS, denies involvement in illicit practice

Federal Deputy Gorete Pereira has denied any involvement in illegal activities following a police operation targeting fraud at Brazil's National Institute of Social Security.

Mar 17 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets illegal charcoal scheme in MG and leads to the blocking of over R$ 55 million

An operation by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais has uncovered an illegal charcoal extraction and sales scheme, resulting in the freezing of over R$ 55 million in assets and the suspension of the involved companies' activities.

Mar 17 • 15:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cultural Heritage Administration: SH Corporation illegally drilled without permission in front of Jongmyo Shrine, reported to police

The Cultural Heritage Administration has accused the Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation of illegal drilling activities near the UNESCO World Heritage site, Jongmyo Shrine, without proper authorization.

Mar 16 • 05:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government reversed the most controversial points of its National Intelligence Plan

The Argentine government has withdrawn the most contentious aspects of its National Intelligence Plan, particularly clauses that could allow illegal espionage activities.

Mar 15 • 04:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Here the Coast Guard boards the suspected shadow ship

The Swedish Coast Guard and the police boarded the tanker Sea Owl 1 following suspicions of illegal activities involving its Russian captain.

Mar 13 • 16:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia man found guilty of making 3D guns, gets 6 years in prison

A Nova Scotia man has received a six-year prison sentence for manufacturing 3D firearms, following an investigation into his illegal activities.

Mar 13 • 16:08 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

South African soldiers dismantle illegal mining activities near Johannesburg

South African soldiers have taken action against illegal gold mining operations near Johannesburg, forcing miners to abandon their activities and confiscating their equipment.

Mar 13 • 15:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation Parallel Market fulfills 27 warrants in cellars of Montes Claros and seizes weapons, vehicles, and more than R$ 25 thousand in cash

A police operation in Montes Claros, Brazil, led to the execution of 27 search and seizure warrants targeting illegal activities linked to drug trafficking in alcohol-selling establishments.

Mar 13 • 14:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd Edition-TO of Thursday, March 12, 2026

The news segment covers various topics including allegations of illegal monitoring of transfer activities by Dino, a reversal of a statement by Moraes regarding a Trump aide's visit to Bolsonaro, Mega-Sena lottery accumulation, diesel prices, U.S. oil purchasing regulations, reforms aimed at consumer costs by Lula, an American refueling plane crash in Iraq, and an Israeli airstrike that killed an Iranian nuclear scientist.

Mar 13 • 00:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

One person chased dogs after a boar, another caught a deer calf in a snare – revealed the harshest hunting violations last year

The article discusses serious hunting violations in Lithuania, including illegal hunting practices and significant environmental damage.

Mar 12 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Morada Nova City Council suspends activities after the arrest of 5 councilors

The Morada Nova City Council in Ceará, Brazil, has suspended its activities following the arrest of five councilors suspected of receiving illegal campaign financing from a criminal organization.

Mar 12 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Military operation hits illegal mining mafia economy

A military operation in Ecuador has significantly disrupted illegal mining activities by shutting down 25 mine entrances and seizing substantial equipment.

Mar 11 • 19:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mining Danger Causes Eviction of 12 Families in MT

Twelve families in Poconé, Brazil, are facing eviction due to landslide risks linked to illegal mining activities in the area.

Mar 11 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mining poses risk of collapse and families leave homes in Poconé (MT)

Residents of Poconé, Brazil, are being evacuated due to the risk of building collapses caused by illegal mining activities beneath their houses.

Mar 11 • 14:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Special audit reveals: Lakea subsidiary has illegally financed parent company

A state audit found multiple deficiencies in the operations of Lakea Kiinteistöt Oy, a subsidiary of the bankrupt housing developer Lakea, indicating illegal financing activities.

Mar 11 • 11:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Woman caught in illegal activities in fitting room

A woman was arrested for attempting to steal items from a store by removing security tags in a fitting room in Raahessa, Finland.

Mar 11 • 05:54 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
Crime & Justice

New Mexico DOJ announces search of former Jeffrey Epstein property Zorro Ranch

The New Mexico Department of Justice is conducting a search at Zorro Ranch, previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal activities.

Mar 10 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three men are arrested in flagrante for illegal mining in the Yanomami Land, in Roraima

Three men were caught and arrested for illegal mining activities in the Yanomami Indigenous Land in Roraima, Brazil.

Mar 10 • 17:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation of ICMBio and Ibama applies over R$ 110 million in fines to sawmills in Pará

The 'Maravalha' operation has led to over R$ 110 million in fines against sawmills in Pará due to illegal activities.

Mar 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Epstein's Desert Ranch is Being Searched Again

Authorities are once again searching Zorro Ranch, the desert property owned by the late sex offender and billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, amidst ongoing investigations into illegal activities that allegedly took place there.

Mar 10 • 06:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court blocks R$ 11.3 million from indigenous people suspected of illegal mining in MT land

A Brazilian federal court has blocked R$ 11.3 million in assets from five individuals, including indigenous leaders, suspected of authorizing illegal mining activities in Indigenous Territory Sete de Setembro.

Mar 9 • 17:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province Launches Emergency Investigation into 'Fake Oil' Amid Soaring Energy Prices

Gyeonggi Province is conducting a large-scale investigation into illegal activities related to fake oil sales due to rising international oil prices influencing local economies.

Mar 9 • 06:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Photos: A so shameless contraption was pulled from the river that police were needed

A man was fined for setting up an illegal fishing device in a river in Finland, which obstructed fish migration and water traffic.

Mar 9 • 06:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog USA under Trump: Investigators search Epstein's Ranch in New Mexico

Investigators are searching Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch in New Mexico as part of an ongoing criminal investigation regarding illegal activities prior to his death in 2019.

Mar 9 • 04:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Brawls, illegal gambling houses, dirt. The flop of the tactical island in Viale Aretusa

Residents of Viale Aretusa in San Siro are frustrated by the negative consequences of a tactical urbanism project meant to revitalize the area while leading to noise, illegal activities, and litter.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Gambling site with 70 billion won in bets... police arrest suspects

Seven individuals were arrested for operating an illegal gambling site that generated profits exceeding 8 billion won.

Mar 9 • 01:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Rise Quickly, Fall Slowly’ Oil Prices…Government to Crack Down on Illegal Activities

The South Korean government has called on the domestic oil industry to refrain from excessive price hikes amid rising oil prices due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 8 • 23:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental Inspection Embargoes 115 Hectares and Fines Irregularities in Southern Amazonas

The Environmental Protection Institute of Amazonas (Ipaam) has fined R$ 585,500 and embargoed 115 hectares of land near Humaitá due to illegal deforestation and agricultural activities.

Mar 7 • 23:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of trafficking arrested with drugs and weapon after reports that he was using cameras to monitor the police in Pirapora

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Pirapora, Brazil, for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm after police received anonymous tips about his activities.

Mar 7 • 19:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos warns actress Sarah Martins against cooking on public roads

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to actress Sarah Martins regarding her activities of cooking and distributing food on public roads, which is illegal under local regulations.

Mar 7 • 19:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Predominantly Russian Crew on the Boarded Ship

Swedish authorities boarded a vessel, Caffa, in the Baltic Sea, suspecting a predominantly Russian crew and illegal activities related to stolen Ukrainian grain.

Mar 7 • 13:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Cross River bans illegal mining after PUNCH report

Cross River State has implemented a ban on illegal mining activities in response to a report highlighting its negative impacts.

Mar 7 • 00:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracema in Piauí: 70 kg of fish seized and R$ 40 thousand in fines; see the partial balance

The Piauí state authorities reported a significant increase in fish seizures during the Piracema period, with 70 kg of fish confiscated and R$ 40,000 in fines issued due to illegal fishing activities.

Mar 5 • 20:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Complete Trial Court That Will Lead the Process Against Aquiles Alvarez; Jorge Sánchez, Clara Soria, and Víctor Barahona Make Up the Anti-Corruption Chamber

The trial court for the Triple A corruption case in Ecuador, involving the mayor of Guayaquil and several others charged with illegal activities in the petroleum sector, has been established with specific judges designated.

Mar 5 • 18:15 UTC

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