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Three suspects have been arrested in connection with an assassination attempt on investigator Rodrigo Fonseca in Alenquer, Brazil.

Police in Kenya have arrested six individuals in Kisumu and Trans Nzoia counties as part of an ongoing effort to combat organized crime and theft.

Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of banker Daniel Vorcaro, invested R$ 48.5 million in a company implicated in financial crimes and money laundering connected to Vorcaro's militia activities.

The article critiques the recent military operation in Culiacán, Mexico, which resulted in the deaths of 11 alleged organized crime members, highlighting the societal implications of dehumanizing language used around violent deaths.

Nine suspects were arrested and $7 million in stolen cargo, along with $1 million in cash, were seized in a multi-agency investigation in Southern California.

The article discusses the deep-rooted issue of police corruption in Brazil and its connection to organized crime, emphasizing the need for serious public security policies.

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.

Police apprehended four individuals believed to be members of Los Lobos, along with firearms and controlled substances, in a government operation in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.

Family members of the murdered municipal secretary reported receiving threats from a criminal faction leader demanding political influence to reduce police activity in their city.

The fall of El Mencho, the notorious leader of the CJNG in Mexico, leaves significant questions regarding the future of the cartel and the violence that ensued after his capture.

Ecuador's Defense Minister announced the destruction of a clandestine runway linked to drug trafficking operations.

The article explores the history of a restaurant in Italy that transitioned through various identities while being associated with organized crime and political figures.

Two foreign nationals have been arrested at Torp Airport in Sandefjord, Norway, suspected of stealing valuables worth tens of thousands of kroner from various locations across the country.

A joint operation by Ecuador and the U.S. led to the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of 1.9 tons of drugs from narco boats in the Pacific.

Ten leading members of the Bandidos motorcycle club in Denmark have received prison sentences for continuing to meet as a club despite its prohibition in the country.

A 23-year-old man known as 'Madimbu', a member of the First Capital Command (PCC), was arrested in Rorainópolis, South Roraima, for drug trafficking.

The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office has uncovered a pattern of cash-funded trips by the family of Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias 'Fito', to various Colombian cities, indicating links to organized crime.

Authorities in Brazil have launched 'Operação Regresso' to recapture suspects from a criminal faction tied to a series of violent attacks in Rondônia.

Authorities in São Paulo have uncovered a police corruption scheme leveraging financial intelligence reports designed to combat organized crime.

The article discusses reactions to the curfew imposed by Ecuador's government amid rising organized crime, highlighting public fears and the disappointment with early results.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expresses her support for fellow party member Andrea Delmastro, who faces scrutiny over a failed investment linked to organized crime.

A growing trend in Germany sees youth being recruited for severe crimes, including attempted murder, in exchange for money, reflecting a disturbing business model of organized crime.

In 2025, Italian authorities seized assets valued at 1.6 billion euros as part of their efforts against organized crime.

Brazilian President Lula is heading to Colombia to participate in the CELAC summit, aiming to strengthen regional unity and address issues such as organized crime.

Uruapan Mayor Grecia Quiroz announced that four suspects remain at large in the murder case of former mayor Carlos Manzo following ongoing investigations and operations by authorities.

Police in Brazil report that the wives of key suspects in a drug trafficking operation used their bank accounts to launder approximately R$ 54 million between 2022 and 2024.

The Ecuadorian Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo visited Manabí to assess military operations and redefine objectives against organized crime.

A police operation in Boa Vista, Brazil, led to the arrest of 11 suspects involved in drug trafficking across multiple locations in the city.

Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales, known as 'Lobo Menor', has been arrested in Ecuador and is facing potential extradition to the United States due to his criminal connections.

A man was arrested on suspicion of being part of an armed criminal association in Bacuri, Brazil, as investigations revealed the group's organized extortion activities targeting local business owners.

The article discusses the recent arrest of Esteban Aguilar, a significant figure in Ecuador's criminal underworld, and outlines the current status of ten major crime leaders in the country.

Two members of a criminal faction were convicted of extorting merchants by charging an illegal 'water fee' in Brazil's Mato Grosso state, reportedly collecting over R$ 1.5 million through intimidation tactics.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has demanded an apology from the SBS program ‘That’s What I Want’ for its role in promoting allegations linking him to organized crime, a smear that has persisted since his 2018 gubernatorial campaign.

A suspect involved in a truck robbery ring in São Paulo state has been arrested in Minas Gerais.

A luxury condominium in Wanel Ville, Sorocaba, was the focus of a police operation against illegal online gambling platforms.

Four individuals were arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, as part of a police operation targeting organized groups involved in cargo theft, with losses estimated at R$ 1 million.

A national operation in Amapá, aimed at combating organized crime, resulted in 11 arrests and 5 fatalities during police confrontations.

Authorities in Ecuador have dismantled a criminal network associated with Los Choneros that was responsible for laundering over $1.6 billion.

Authorities are investigating a secret storage facility in Greece linked to art dealer George Tsangarakis due to concerns over the legality of over 500 paintings and an 18th-century Bible showcased in a controversial video.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa stated that security operations against organized crime would persist even after the curfew measures end on March 31.

Eight individuals were arrested in Valença, Brazil, during an operation aimed at combatting organized crime, specifically robbery and drug trafficking.

The Organized Crime Parliamentary Commission (CPI) in Brazil has scheduled the testimony of model and influencer Martha Graeff, the ex-fiancée of Daniel Vorcaro, for next Wednesday in connection to ongoing investigations.

SBS's investigative program 'I Want to Know That' officially apologized for suggesting President Yoon Seok-yeol's connections to organized crime, admitting it made allegations without solid evidence.

A total of 16 people were detained and multiple operations conducted against organized crime in southern Guayaquil and Durán, Ecuador, resulting in various seizures by the police.

Hugo David Castillo has been incarcerated alongside his sons in a prison where they are denied access to cell phones and electronic devices.

An organized group has claimed responsibility for the fire in Pardubice, according to police reports.

Three Swedish men have been sentenced to prison for attempting to kidnap a Norwegian man in Sandefjord, while a fourth Swede is wanted internationally after failing to appear in court.

The fifth day of a curfew in several Ecuadorian provinces has seen police continue their operations against organized crime, with significant deployments in critical areas.

The Regional Electoral Court of Rio de Janeiro has established a task force to combat the influence of organized crime in the 2026 elections.

The article explores the lives and activities of the daughters of Ismael Zambada García, a prominent figure in organized crime in Mexico.