Defense Minister evaluates operations in Manabí and redefines military objectives
The Ecuadorian Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo visited Manabí to assess military operations and redefine objectives against organized crime.
Alliance between mafias and the Lombard network of Messina Denaro: the boss repents
Gioacchino Amico, a member of the Senese clan, becomes a cooperating witness, revealing a coalition of mafias in Lombardy under Matteo Messina Denaro's influence.
PAN and PRI Advance Votes Against Plan B; MC Will Consider It
The PAN and PRI parties in Mexico announced their intention to vote against the electoral reform plan proposed by the Executive, while Movimiento Ciudadano has yet to make a decision.
Organised crime link to Yarra Valley worker exploitation
The Yarra Valley faces legal issues regarding worker exploitation linked to organised crime, focusing on a local apple orchard and labour hire business.
Haute-Savoie: seven in police custody after a January kidnapping linked to cryptocurrencies
Seven suspects have been placed in police custody in connection with the kidnapping of a couple in Haute-Savoie, which is believed to be linked to cryptocurrency dealings.
Gun found stashed in Edinburgh woods during organised crime investigation
Police Scotland discovered a firearm and ammunition in woodland near Niddrie Mains Road as part of an investigation into organized crime.
West Africa: Cocaine Flowing Through West Africa Fuels Corruption and Crack Use, Report Says
A recent report highlights the increasing cocaine trafficking through West Africa, which is contributing to corruption and local crack use.
Iran may tap into organised crime to carry out terror attacks, expert says
An expert suggests that Iran may resort to organized crime to execute terror attacks.
Police arrested in RJ demanded R$ 1.5 million from CV chief to close investigation
Police officers in Brazil were arrested for allegedly extorting R$ 1.5 million from a drug lord to halt an ongoing investigation.
Shield of the Americas: the region faces common threats, but criminal processes are different, experts warn
Experts warn that while the Americas face common threats from organized crime, the processes of dealing with these issues vary between countries.
Leader of a faction and family members targeted in drug trafficking and gambling operation in MT
Angélica Saraiva de Sá, the leader of a criminal faction, and her family members were targeted in an operation investigating drug trafficking and gambling in Brazil.
Police anti organised crime operation 'locks down' part of Liverpool
Merseyside Police have launched a major operation targeting organized crime in the Anfield area of Liverpool as part of Operation Vanguard.
Escapee charged with possession of two kilos of cocaine and one kilo of hash
A woman and two men have been charged alongside convicted murderer Philip Denié Dahl Petersen for possession of approximately two kilos of cocaine and one kilo of hash.
Supplier of the SUS raised R$ 30 million with a company investigated for PCC's action in Faria Lima
A supplier for Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS) secured R$ 30 million from a company under investigation for alleged organized crime connections.
Between failures and successes, the Antifaction PL is approved
The Antifaction PL was approved in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, raising concerns about its effectiveness against organized crime.
From drug seizures in underwear to larger crime networks - how are they connected in Södertälje?
This article discusses the connections between various criminal networks in Södertälje involved in drug offenses and suspected economic crimes.
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.
How organized crime in Latin America has turned into an integrated economic and political system?
The article discusses how drug cartels in Latin America, particularly in Mexico, have evolved into powerful entities that influence economic and political landscapes.
MPs demand compulsory kill switch for stolen phones to deter thieves
UK MPs are pushing for mandatory kill switches on stolen phones to prevent thefts and incapacitate stolen devices.
Preventive prison for 20 alleged members of the 'Oliver Sinisterra' front in Esmeraldas
Twenty individuals have been placed in preventive detention for their alleged involvement in arms trafficking as members of the dissident FARC group 'Oliver Sinisterra' following a military operation in Ecuador.
An arrest warrant shows that professional football is the favored facade of the most wanted drug lord in Mercosur
An arrest warrant reveals the ties between a former goalkeeper and a notorious drug lord, highlighting the intricate connections between professional football and organized crime in South America.
Gang jailed after cocaine found hidden in books
A UK gang has been sentenced to a total of 12 years for exporting cocaine concealed in books to Australia.
Man charged with drug offences after 'organised crime' raid by police
A 43-year-old man has been charged with drug offences following a police raid related to organized crime at an industrial estate in Midlothian, Scotland.
Judge accepts appeal requests for preventive detention against Aquiles Alvarez and alternative measures granted to managers of municipal entities
The judge has approved appeal requests regarding preventive detention for Aquiles Alvarez and alternative measures for municipal managers involved in a corruption case.
Organised crime detectives probe fire at Perth convenience store
Western Australia police are investigating a fire at a Perth convenience store that may be linked to organized crime and threats against business owners.
Police operation against smugglers: five suspects behind bars
A police operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects connected to organized crime, with prosecutors requesting the strictest preventive measure—detention—by the Vilnius City District Court.
US law enforcement clashes with protesters after fatal immigration shooting
Clashes erupted in Minneapolis between US law enforcement and protesters following the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration agent, with the White House labeling the situation as an 'organised attack' on law enforcement.
In Japan, organised crime finds new recruits online through 'yami baito'
A new trend in Japan sees organised crime groups recruiting individuals through online advertisements promising easy, high-paying jobs, referred to as 'yami baito.'