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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

21 swords recovered from a clothing store in Jalna, Maharashtra

Police in Jalna, Maharashtra, seized 21 swords from a clothing store and arrested the store owner on suspicion of illegal possession of weapons.

Feb 27 • 09:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland is drowning in inheritance weapons – offered to arms dealers almost daily and police stocks are bursting

The number of firearms from inheritances in Finland is rapidly increasing as the large elder population passes away, posing challenges for authorities and raising concerns about potential illegal access to these weapons.

Feb 27 • 08:46 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Death led to discovery of illegal weapons

A death in Fredericia has alerted police to the presence of several illegal weapons.

Feb 27 • 08:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Homemade firearms and a crossbow found in the Vilnius region

Authorities discovered homemade firearms and a crossbow during a check in a residential property in the Vilnius region.

Feb 27 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police launches operation in Bodocó and seizes weapons, drugs, vehicles, and cell phones

The Civil Police of Pernambuco conducted an operation in Bodocó, leading to the seizure of illegal firearms, drugs, and vehicles in connection with a murder investigation.

Feb 26 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bus passenger arriving from SP is arrested with drugs and weapons in suitcase in Curvelo

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Curvelo for transporting illegal drugs and firearms from São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 16:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

EU Directive Against 3D Weapons

The EU Commission is proposing a new directive aimed at creating uniform penalties across member states for offenses related to illegal weapons, including the possession of 3D weapon blueprints.

Feb 26 • 13:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Large Drug Activities in an Illegal Settlement by the River

Illegal activities including drugs, gambling, and weapons are rampant in a riverside settlement in India.

Feb 26 • 10:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Second blow to the Santa Rosa Cartel in Guanajuato: More than 55 thousand liters of ‘huachicol’ seized

Authorities in Guanajuato have dealt another blow to the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel by seizing over 55,000 liters of illegal hydrocarbons, along with weapons and stolen goods.

Feb 26 • 02:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A telescopic baton was found in a man's car in Panevėžys district

A telescopic baton was discovered during a partial inspection of a man's car in Panevėžys district, prompting an investigation for illegal possession of a non-firearm weapon.

Feb 25 • 07:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows location used to hide weapons used in illegal hunting in Northern MG

A video reveals a site in Bonito de Minas, Brazil, where environmental police seized weapons during an operation against illegal hunting, leading to the arrest of three men.

Feb 24 • 20:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

They capture 'El Conta', financial operator of the Unión Tepito

Two key financial operators of the Unión Tepito criminal organization were captured in Morelos, Mexico, along with weapons and illegal substances.

Feb 24 • 07:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Arsenal of Weapons and Ammunition Found at the Home of a Man Detained for Domestic Violence in Panevėžys District

A man in the Panevėžys district was arrested for domestic violence, leading to the discovery of a significant cache of illegal firearms and ammunition in his home.

Feb 24 • 06:50 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Dozens arrested in a raid in the south on suspicion of illegal arms trafficking and possession

Dozens were arrested in a police raid in southern Israel on suspicion of trafficking and possessing illegal weapons.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman accused after death of teenager found buried on estate is convicted for illegal possession of firearms

Businessman Gleison Luís Menegildo has been convicted of illegal possession of firearms amid ongoing investigations into the murder of a teenager found buried on a farm in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 21:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: SAPS Destroys Over 13,000 Firearms

The South African Police Service has destroyed over 13,000 firearms as part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal weapons in circulation.

Feb 20 • 13:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Shooting at Trasop: One Arrested

One person has been arrested following a shooting incident in Trasop, Oslo, with three others charged for illegal weapons possession.

Feb 19 • 17:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

They are prosecuted for health crimes against two women and a man detained for the homicide of Carlos Manzo

Three individuals, including a mother and her two children, have been linked to the homicide of Carlos Manzo and face charges related to health crimes and illegal possession of weapons in Mexico.

Feb 18 • 18:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Nervousness in Russia: There are illegal weapons everywhere

Illegal weapons from the Ukraine front are flooding into Russia, complicating the assessment of crime statistics involving these weapons.

Feb 18 • 18:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Nervousness in Russia: There are illegal weapons of war everywhere

Weapons from the frontlines in Ukraine are flooding into Russia in large quantities, complicating efforts to track illegal firearms and related crimes.

Feb 18 • 18:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Fear of illegal weapons from the front and returning soldiers is spreading in Russia

Concerns are rising in Russia over the influx of illegal weapons from the Ukraine frontlines and the return of soldiers.

Feb 18 • 18:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

EU investigates Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls and weapons

The European Union is formally investigating Shein for potentially failing to restrict the sale of illegal products and protect users under the Digital Services Act.

Feb 17 • 20:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Brussels investigates Shein for addictive design and allowing the sale of sex dolls and weapons in the EU

The European Commission is formally investigating the Chinese platform Shein for its addictive design and the online sale of illegal products in the EU, including child-like sex dolls and weapons.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Christos Mavrikis: Prosecuted for six offenses – Referred to trial

Christos Mavrikis faces multiple charges including illegal possession of a weapon and threatening behavior, after being arrested for his involvement in a shooting incident.

Feb 17 • 13:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Criminal prosecution against Christos Mavrikis for illegal possession of weapons and reckless gunfire

Christos Mavrikis has been prosecuted for several misdemeanors related to illegal weapon possession and reckless gunfire after a dispute with an Albanian man.

Feb 17 • 12:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The EU opens an investigation against Shein for selling weapons and child-like sex dolls

The European Union has launched an investigation into Shein over the sale of illegal products, including weapons and sex dolls resembling children.

Feb 17 • 11:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mass evacuation in Neath Port Talbot as police send bomb disposal robot to house

Residents in Abergwnyfi, Neath Port Talbot, have been evacuated as police respond to the discovery of illegal weapons and deploy a bomb disposal robot.

Feb 16 • 12:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Blow to the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel Leaves 12 Arrested, Drugs and Weapons Seized

Twelve individuals linked to the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel were arrested for illegal possession of weapons and narcotics in Cintalapa, Chiapas.

Feb 15 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after assaulting woman and keeping weapons at home in Campos

A 60-year-old man was arrested for assaulting his partner and storing illegal firearms in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil.

Feb 14 • 21:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman is target of search warrant for illegal possession of firearm in Boa Vista

A businessman in Boa Vista is under investigation for illegal possession of firearms, though no weapons were found during a police search.

Feb 14 • 15:41 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Seizure of drone structures, weapons, tactical equipment, and drugs after searches in Michoacán

Federal and state authorities in Michoacán seized various illegal items, including drone structures, weapons, and drugs, during a judicial search in Uruapan.

Feb 14 • 04:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Six weapons seized in operation against illegal hunting in Curral de Dentro

Six firearms were seized in a police operation targeting illegal hunting in Curral de Dentro, Brazil.

Feb 13 • 18:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Weapons Register: Almost 50,000 Private Firearms Missing or Stolen

The number of missing private firearms in Germany has nearly doubled, prompting calls for more police specialists and authority to combat illegal arms trade.

Feb 11 • 18:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: The hundreds of 20-euro banknotes were counterfeit

A man was arrested in Thessaloniki for counterfeiting currency and illegal possession of firearms after police found hundreds of counterfeit 20-euro notes and weapons in his home.

Feb 10 • 13:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Minor found in tolerance center in Quito

A minor was discovered during a raid on nightlife establishments in Quito, leading to the seizure of illegal weapons and alcoholic beverages.

Feb 7 • 21:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

He was selling high-end stolen bicycle parts through social media

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Kallithea for selling high-end stolen bicycle parts on social media and possessing illegal weapons and fireworks.

Feb 6 • 16:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Cigarette Smuggling Ring: The 'Ballerina' Gang and the Rivalry with the Endik Group

Greek authorities have dismantled a major organized crime ring specializing in the production and distribution of illegal cigarettes, resulting in the arrest of 25 individuals and the seizure of weapons, vehicles, cash, and mobile phones.

Feb 6 • 15:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Illegal weapons found in Panevėžys and Kaunas district

Illegal firearms were discovered in Panevėžys and Kaunas district, as reported by the Police Department on Thursday.

Feb 5 • 08:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Illegal weapons found in Panevėžys and Kaunas district

The Police Department reported the discovery of illegal firearms, including a Walther P99 pistol and a Rohm RG89 revolver, in Panevėžys and Kulautuva, with investigations initiated in both cases.

Feb 5 • 06:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Illegal Gas Weapons Found in Panevėžys and Kaunas District

Authorities discovered illegally held gas weapons in Panevėžys and Kaunas district, leading to an ongoing investigation.

Feb 5 • 06:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation dismantles illegal arms factory and arrests two suspects in Bahia

A police operation dismantled a clandestine arms factory and arrested two suspects in Bahia, revealing a criminal organization producing weapons for a gang operating in Salvador and surrounding municipalities.

Feb 5 • 01:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Riyadh and Ankara reject the formation of any parallel entities in Sudan

Saudi Arabia and Turkey jointly rejected the creation of any unlawful or parallel entities outside Sudan's state institutions and emphasized the importance of preventing the influx of illegal foreign weapons.

Feb 4 • 15:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

PHOTO/VIDEO Look what the police found in this Zagreb apartment! A gun is mentioned

Zagreb police conducted a criminal investigation into a man suspected of illegal drug production and possession of weapons and explosives, finding evidence of psilocybin mushroom cultivation in his apartment.

Feb 4 • 10:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man attempts to attack wife with piece of wood, is reported and arrested with weapons in Cantá

A 32-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence and illegal possession of firearms after attempting to attack his wife with a piece of wood in the Cantá region of Roraima, Brazil.

Feb 4 • 00:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Borizia Heraklion Crete: Weapons cache found on Psiloritis

Police discovered a small weapons cache in an abandoned sheepfold near Borizia in Heraklion, Crete, as part of efforts to combat illegal firearm possession.

Feb 3 • 15:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Garimpeiros use weapons, pickets and documentary against the fight against illegal gold mining in the temporal landmark land

Illegal gold miners in the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Territory in Roraima are manipulating local communities and utilizing social media, picketing, and a mini-documentary in their campaign against operations combating illegal gold exploration in the region.

Feb 3 • 13:00 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

German Prosecutors Detain 5 for Illegal Exports to Russian Weapons Companies

German prosecutors have detained five individuals on suspicion of illegally exporting goods to companies in Russia that are under EU sanctions.

Feb 2 • 20:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

The Code of Split Citizens (45) Found with Over 700 Pieces of Ammunition

A 45-year-old man in Split was investigated for illegal possession, manufacture, and acquisition of weapons and explosives after police discovered 703 pieces of ammunition.

Jan 13 • 10:05 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Crime & Justice

Venezuela’s Maduro arrives at federal courthouse in New York

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived in New York to face charges of narcoterrorism and illegal weapons possession after being taken into US custody following an operation against him in Caracas.

Jan 5 • 13:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Man shot acquaintance near Varaždin, remanded in custody

A 71-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being questioned by the County State Attorney's Office in Varaždin for the attempted murder of a 78-year-old man and illegal possession of weapons and explosives.

Jan 2 • 14:26 UTC

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