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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Weapons and robbery, new arrest for the trapper Baby Gang

Mouhib Zaccaria, a trapper known as Baby Gang, has been arrested again on charges of illegal possession of weapons and robbery, following a recent prison sentence.

Mar 17 • 08:17 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

13-year-old detained for possible threats and illegal weapon possession

A 13-year-old boy was detained in Kolding, Denmark, following reports of potential threats and illegal possession of a weapon.

Mar 16 • 20:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

13-year-old detained for possible threats and illegal possession of weapons

A 13-year-old boy was detained in Kolding, Denmark, following reports of potential threats and illegal weapon possession, but no injuries were reported in relation to the incident.

Mar 16 • 20:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Curfew in El Oro: operations result in arrests for weapons, drugs, and violating movement restrictions

Police operations during the curfew in El Oro have led to multiple arrests for illegal weapons possession, drug offenses, and breaching mobility restrictions.

Mar 16 • 10:43 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)
Crime & Justice

Three cities in MG are the target of an operation investigating the sale of guns produced by 3D printers

Police in Minas Gerais initiated an operation targeting illegal gun production using 3D printing technology in several metropolitan cities.

Mar 12 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gang leader arrested in SP created manual for teaching how to print guns with a 3D printer and used a false name

Lucas Alexandre Flaneto de Queiroz, known as Zé Carioca, was arrested for leading a gang that manufactured firearms using 3D printers in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 15:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Four arrested for "terrorist conspiracy" and possible links to the Islamic State in northern France

Four men have been arrested in northern France on charges of terrorist conspiracy and illegal possession of weapons as part of an ongoing investigation by the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Weapons and ammunition found in a resident's house and garage in Kazlų Rūda municipality

Authorities discovered illegally held firearms and ammunition in the home and garage of a resident in the village of Plutiškiai.

Mar 10 • 07:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

After the gunshots in Alytus - unexpected findings at the 'shooter'’s home

A man in Alytus allegedly threatened another with a firearm and fired two shots, leading to the discovery of illegal weapons and drugs at his home.

Mar 10 • 06:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Authorities discover illegal weapons and ammunition near Kazlų Rūda

Authorities in Lithuania discovered a Browning pistol without an identification number, a signal pistol with 70 cartridges, and a shooting bow with 29 arrows, leading to an investigation into illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Mar 10 • 05:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police seizes R$ 58,000 in cash and weapons in operation against disarmament

The Civil Police seized approximately R$ 58,000 in cash and various firearms during an operation targeting illegal arms trade in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 19:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Police found illegal weapons at the home of a drunken assaulter in the Raseiniai district

Police discovered homemade illegal firearms while responding to a domestic assault involving a heavily intoxicated man and woman in Lithuania.

Mar 9 • 06:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of illegal possession of weapons flees from police, leaving behind shotguns and ammunition

A suspect in illegal weapons possession evaded police during an arrest attempt in Belterra, Brazil, leaving behind firearms and ammunition.

Mar 5 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Supporting ‘illegal aggression’ against Iran ‘the worst thing’ Australia could do, international law experts say

International law experts criticize Australia's support for military action against Iran, arguing it constitutes illegal aggression.

Mar 1 • 07:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Women trafficked, kids taught to shoot in PNG's tribal warfare industry

Children in Papua New Guinea's tribal regions are being trained to use firearms, with some as young as eight years old being involved in tribal warfare, according to former warlord Smith Thomas.

Feb 28 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensics indicate use of the same weapons in homicides linked to the cigarette mafia and the bookie Adilsinho

Forensic examinations have revealed the same firearms used in multiple homicides connected to illegal gambling and the cigarette mafia in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 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

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