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Europol has identified five Swedish men suspected of purchasing child sexual abuse material through a coordinated crackdown on Darknet sites.

Europol has shut down 373,000 websites on the Darknet as part of a global crackdown on cybercrime.

A criminal organization engaged in weapon raffles was targeted by Brazilian Federal Police operations in Rio Grande do Sul, leading to the arrest of 11 suspects amidst a broader crackdown on organized crime across 15 states.

A Lithuanian police operation revealed a woman transported children to school with a blood alcohol level of 1.2, amid a broader crackdown on traffic violations regarding seatbelt use among children.

Gregory Bovino, a US border patrol official formerly leading immigration operations in Minnesota, has announced his retirement set for the end of March following his demotion amid a controversial crackdown on immigration.

Sky News reports on a UK-wide police operation targeting organized crime linked to 'county lines', leading to thousands of arrests and the safeguarding of vulnerable children.

Meta has deactivated over 150,000 accounts in a significant operation targeting criminal scam networks in Southeast Asia, in partnership with Thai authorities and the FBI.

A man invited to witness a police operation was arrested for failing to pay alimony during a police crackdown in Uberlândia.

The South African government is strengthening its efforts against illegal mining operations, particularly in Gauteng, with initiatives aimed at disrupting criminal syndicates and enhancing community safety.

The Pará Civil Police arrested six individuals in a crackdown on organized fan groups involved in coordinated violence.

A lawyer and a money dealer were recorded negotiating a bribe to halt a police investigation in São Paulo as part of a broader corruption crackdown.

A police operation targeting methamphetamine distributors in northern Bohemia has led to the arrest of eight suspects.

In a coordinated operation, Edo State police and security agencies arrested 113 suspected kidnappers in a crackdown across the Edo Central Senatorial District.

Authorities in Dehradun took action against drug smugglers by demolishing their temporary structures in a crackdown operation.

Hyderabad Police launched 'Operation Octopus', leading to a significant crackdown on cyber fraud across 16 states in India, resulting in 104 arrests.

Police continue their operation in southeastern Tocantins after seizing a plane with approximately 500 kilograms of base pasta cocaine, resulting in four suspects dead.

Albanian drug mafias were intercepted again at the port of Vigo in a police operation, marking the fourth major crackdown on these networks involved in cocaine trafficking.

Over 650 suspected cybercriminals have been arrested across 16 African countries in a crackdown on online scams targeting victims internationally.

A man was arrested after attempting to hide in a chicken coop during a crackdown on drug trafficking in Arraial do Cabo, Brazil.

Police in Brazil seized a firearm, ammunition, and over R$3,400 after observing a young man throwing drugs out of a window during a surveillance operation.

Police in Nawada, Bihar, seized 1008 bottles of illegal alcohol hidden in a secret compartment on the roof of a vehicle during a crackdown on liquor smuggling.

Over 1,000 ICE agents have departed Minnesota following a controversial immigration operation that resulted in mass detentions and public protests.

A carnival box in Salvador was closed by the police in a crackdown on illegal activities related to online raffles and money laundering.

Following the tragic shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, President Trump has decided to end a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that lasted just over two months.

French police have arrested two Louvre museum employees as part of a crackdown on a ticket fraud operation that primarily targeted Chinese tourists.

The U.S. authorities announced the end of a controversial immigration operation in Minnesota that resulted in mass arrests and protests.

Tom Homan declared the end of a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota that resulted in significant tensions and the deaths of American protesters.

In a recent crackdown, 430 men accused of violence against women were arrested in São Paulo over three days, with actions led by the Civil Police resulting in numerous weapon seizures and attempts to enforce protective measures for victims.

A significant police operation in Iceland has led to the arrest of eleven individuals in an international crackdown on organized crime, while an economics professor cautions the government against linking benefit payments to wage indices.

A joint operation between Brazil's Ibama and Federal Police resulted in the destruction of an airplane, heavy machinery, and the seizure of gold in a crackdown on illegal mining activities between the states of Pará and Amapá.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has launched a crackdown on illegal waste dumping on Lagos Island, seizing waste carts and making an arrest during a nighttime enforcement operation.

A significant crackdown on counterfeit drugs in Ghaziabad led to the seizure of 50,000 fake Liv-52 tablets and the arrest of five individuals involved in the illegal operation.

In a significant crackdown on rising gun culture and crime facilitated through social media, Delhi Police arrested 67 individuals during 'Operation Shastra', targeting those who showcase weapons on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.

Native Americans in Minneapolis are reporting incidents of racial profiling during a recent ICE enforcement operation.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has confiscated multiple waste carts and arrested a person during an enforcement operation aimed at illegal waste disposal on Lagos Island.

A major police operation in Manchester has successfully shut down a significant illegal streaming platform, disrupting millions of homes that were accessing Sky TV without proper subscriptions.

A security operation in Pakistan has resulted in the death of at least 177 insurgents following coordinated attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army that killed more than 50 people.

Federal immigration officers are ending their operation in Louisiana and relocating to Minneapolis following protests against their crackdown.

Protests erupted in Minneapolis following the killing of a woman by an ICE officer during an immigration operation, prompting public outrage and a call for accountability.

An ICE officer fatally shot a woman during an immigration enforcement operation, highlighting the ongoing crackdown on immigration under the Trump administration.

An ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis shortly after a major immigration enforcement operation was announced by the Trump administration.

A 37-year-old woman was shot dead by a federal agent in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation, sparking intense backlash and political conflict as the Trump administration escalates its crackdown on illegal immigration in Minnesota.

A woman was shot by a federal agent during a law enforcement operation targeting immigration violations in Minneapolis.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the arrest of over 10,000 illegal immigrants as part of 'Operation Tidal Wave', a major state-wide crackdown initiated in April 2025.