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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In a military operation in Sucumbíos, 11,000 gallons of illegal fuel are confiscated

Ecuadorian Armed Forces seized 11,000 gallons of illegal fuel during an operation in the northern border region of Sucumbíos.

Mar 4 • 20:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Guerrero Attorney General Executes Search Warrants in Taxco de Alarcón

The Guerrero Attorney General's Office conducted search operations in Taxco de Alarcón, seizing several properties and equipment suspected to be linked to illicit activities.

Mar 4 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nearly 500 kg of drugs seized in operation at the border with Bolivia in MT

Nearly half a ton of drugs was seized, and two people were arrested for drug trafficking and organized crime near the Brazil-Bolivia border.

Mar 4 • 19:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An arsenal attributed to the gang that currently dominates organized crime in Rosario has been found buried

An armed cache linked to the 'Banda de los Menores' was discovered during a major operation in Roldan, Argentina, where high-profile criminals are detained.

Mar 4 • 18:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What do we know about the list of successors to 'El Mencho' that García Harfuch handed to Sheinbaum?

Following the confirmed death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' questions arise regarding who will succeed him as the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Mar 4 • 18:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Swedish gang leader arrested in Poland

A Swedish man in his 30s has been arrested in Poland on suspicion of serious drug crimes, following a European arrest warrant issued due to his central role in Malmö's criminal environments.

Mar 4 • 18:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Defense of Aquiles Alvarez requests alternate prosecutor in the Goleada case

The defense of Aquiles Alvarez has requested an alternate prosecutor in the Goleada case, which involves serious allegations of organized crime and tax fraud.

Mar 4 • 17:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weapons, jewelry, and R$ 413,000 seized in operation against organized crime in Northern MG

An operation against organized crime in Northern Minas Gerais led to the seizure of weapons, jewelry, and cash amounting to R$ 413,000.

Mar 4 • 16:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Costa Case: Preventive imprisonment for 14 of 16 prosecuted for drug trafficking in Ecuador

A judge has ordered preventive imprisonment for 14 out of 16 individuals accused of organized crime for drug trafficking in Ecuador.

Mar 4 • 16:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

See Who's Who in 'The Group' of Daniel Vorcaro, Arrested this Wednesday (4)

The Brazilian Supreme Court authorized a new phase of Operation Compliance Zero, leading to the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro, who allegedly led an intimidation and surveillance group against his adversaries.

Mar 4 • 16:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Initiative in the Federal Council: Criminals must prove the origin of their money

Berlin proposes a new initiative to enable authorities to seize assets from criminals more efficiently by shifting the burden of proof regarding the origin of funds.

Mar 4 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police carry out operation in Maré, and criminals block Linha Amarela

The Military Police of Rio de Janeiro conducted an operation in the Maré Complex, leading to retaliation by criminals who blocked a major highway.

Mar 4 • 14:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Svenska Yle: Young criminal boss from Porvoo, Carl Björkendahl, was detained in absentia – wanted by police

The Helsinki Court of Appeals has detained the missing 23-year-old criminal boss Carl Björkendahl in absentia, following a request from the prosecutor due to his previous serious convictions.

Mar 4 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation investigates support network for crime organization leader who spent 8 months in hiding

The Civil Police of Rio Grande do Norte launched Operation Auxilium to investigate a support network for a crime organization leader who had been on the run for eight months.

Mar 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa expresses solidarity with family of murdered official

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa expressed condolences to the family of Carlos Maruri, a hospital official murdered in Guayaquil, emphasizing his refusal to sign contracts linked to organized crime.

Mar 4 • 13:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master Case: who are the targets of the operation that arrested Daniel Vorcaro; measures include arrests and use of ankle monitors

The arrest of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, was ordered by Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Court, highlighting an investigation into a criminal organization with ties to corruption and financial crimes.

Mar 4 • 13:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Arrested suspects of committing scams from inside prison targeted in operation by police from DF and Pernambuco

A group of suspects involved in extortion from inside prison was arrested in an operation conducted by the police in the Federal District and Pernambuco.

Mar 4 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'The Group': Who's Who in the Group Investigated for Threats that Led to the New Arrest of Vorcaro

Brazilian banker Daniel Vorcaro was arrested again in connection with an organized crime group involved in intimidation and financial misconduct.

Mar 4 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police operation in Rio targets suspects of monopolizing internet services in Cabo Frio

A Federal Police operation in Cabo Frio has arrested two suspects believed to be involved in a criminal organization monopolizing internet services.

Mar 4 • 12:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça's decision that led to Vorcaro's arrest cites criminal organization, billion-dollar damage, and threats to investigations

A decision by Minister André Mendonça resulted in the arrest of banker Vorcaro, highlighting links to organized crime, financial crimes, and threats to opponents and investigations.

Mar 4 • 11:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police carry out over 100 warrants against organized crime in Pará and seven states

The police in Pará have launched a major operation targeting organized crime, resulting in over 100 arrest warrants issued across Brazil.

Mar 4 • 11:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPI of Organized Crime cancels session after Vorcaro's arrest

The arrest of banker Daniel Vorcaro in São Paulo has led to the cancellation of another session of the Organized Crime CPI.

Mar 4 • 11:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Ukrainian Gangs in Poland? Police Chief Warns

The chief of police in Poland warns of the potential influx of individuals from Ukraine joining gangs involved in drug trafficking following the war in Ukraine.

Mar 4 • 10:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Succession of El Mencho

Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, was buried in Zapopan amid heightened security due to his significant criminal influence as the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 4 • 09:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Four police officers are arrested suspected of involvement in cargo thefts in MG

Four civil police officers in Minas Gerais, Brazil, were temporarily arrested during an operation investigating cargo thefts.

Mar 4 • 09:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 • 09:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three arrested in operation against fraud; gang moved R$ 322 million and negotiated with the 'Pharaoh of Bitcoins'

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro launched an operation leading to the arrest of three individuals linked to a vast fraud and money laundering scheme involving R$ 322 million.

Mar 4 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Heraklion, Crete: Arrests of Two for Thousands of Firecrackers and Firearms

Two men were arrested in Heraklion, Crete, for possessing over 3,000 firecrackers, a revolver, and ammunition, as part of an organized crime investigation.

Mar 4 • 09:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Golden coffin and special protection – this is how the famous Mexican drug baron was buried

Mexican drug lord El Mencho, leader of the CJNG cartel, was killed by the army and buried with a gold coffin amid heightened security measures.

Mar 4 • 08:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Security PEC: special committee and plenary vote on the text this Wednesday; see what the proposal states

A special committee in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on a Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) that aims to reformulate the approach to organized crime and increase federal involvement in public security.

Mar 4 • 07:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Los Alegres del Barranco and 'El Mencho': What does the letter found in Tapalpa say about the group?

A letter found in Tapalpa, linked to the deceased cartel leader El Mencho, references the Mexican group Los Alegres del Barranco in relation to organized crime activities.

Mar 4 • 06:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of 'El Congo': The instructions given to the murderers of Carlos Manzo

The article details the arrest of Gerardo 'N', alias 'El Congo', who allegedly coordinated the murder of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo and provided instructions to the assassins.

Mar 4 • 05:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes Master bank owner to attend Organized Crime CPI

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has authorized the owner of Banco Master, Daniel Vorcaro, to attend the Organized Crime CPI, with specific transportation conditions regarding federal police oversight.

Mar 4 • 02:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor of the Goleada case justifies absence from the hearing and requests revocation of abandonment of appeal

The prosecutor Dennis Villavicencio justified his absence from an appeals hearing in the Goleada case, requesting the revocation of an abandonment of appeal due to an official trip abroad.

Mar 4 • 02:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is ‘Candela’, hitwoman of ‘Los Rojos’ in Morelos and sentenced to 108 years in prison?

Alejandra ‘N’, known as ‘Candela’, was sentenced to 108 years in prison for her involvement with the criminal group ‘Los Rojos’ and crimes including kidnapping.

Mar 4 • 02:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate appeals Gilmar's decision that suspended the breaking of confidentiality for a company linked to Toffoli by CPI

The Federal Senate of Brazil is contesting a recent judicial decision that halted the breaking of confidentiality for a company associated with minister Dias Toffoli, claiming it undermines the investigative powers of parliamentary commissions.

Mar 4 • 01:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça rules that Vorcaro's attendance at the Organized Crime CPI is optional

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has ruled that banker Daniel Vorcaro's presence at the Organized Crime Parliamentary Inquiry (CPI) is not mandatory amid ongoing investigations into financial fraud at Banco Master.

Mar 4 • 01:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Former anti-corruption judge in the Triple A case faces the start of a criminal process for illicit enrichment this Wednesday

Former anti-corruption judge Gabriela Lara Tello will appear in court on March 4 to face charges of illicit enrichment related to corruption investigations.

Mar 3 • 21:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Worker dies from explosion at La Desembocada bridge in Puerto Vallarta; points to organized crime

A worker died and another was injured due to an explosion at the La Desembocada bridge site in Puerto Vallarta, believed to be caused by an explosive device planted by criminals.

Mar 3 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Seven people are arrested in operation against trafficking in Volta Redonda

Seven individuals were arrested during a police operation targeting organized crime and drug trafficking in Volta Redonda, Brazil.

Mar 3 • 18:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘Come on, just a greeting’: Members of CJNG asked Dross for a message for ‘El Mencho’s’ daughter

Dross, a YouTuber and influencer, revealed that he received a message from members of the CJNG requesting him to send a greeting to the daughter of the notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’.

Mar 3 • 17:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A group that has committed crimes across Finland has been caught – half a million euro haul

A Lithuanian criminal group has been apprehended by police in Finland after committing significant thefts throughout the country, totaling around half a million euros in stolen goods.

Mar 3 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Former councilor and ex-assembly member from El Oro detained in drug trafficking operation

A former councilor and assembly member from El Oro, Ecuador, was detained in a major drug trafficking operation linked to the Albanian mafia.

Mar 3 • 16:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"Two Bullets to the Head": After a Mysterious Message Announcing the Death of the Chief of the 'Jefe Mafia' in Lyon, a Charred Body Discovered by Police

A charred body believed to be the chief of the 'Jefe Mafia' has been found in Lyon following ominous messages suggesting his execution.

Mar 3 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judge declares request by Leandro Norero's lawyer to consolidate Metastasis and Plague cases 'improper'

A judge in Ecuador has ruled against a request from the lawyer of drug trafficker Leandro Norero to consolidate two criminal cases related to organized crime.

Mar 3 • 15:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Drug lord El Mencho buried in a golden coffin after being killed in an army raid

Drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was buried in a golden coffin after being killed by the Mexican army.

Mar 3 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Dismantled network linked to the Albanian mafia: 16 arrested and 7.6 tons of drugs seized, valued at $346 million

Authorities in Ecuador dismantled a criminal organization linked to the Albanian mafia, arresting 16 individuals and seizing 7.6 tons of drugs valued at $346 million after an extensive 20-month investigation.

Mar 3 • 15:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Criminal Group Strikes Finland – Half a Million Euro Worth of Loot

A Lithuanian criminal group has been implicated in thefts across Finland, with stolen items valued at half a million euros, mostly comprising boat engines and other valuables.

Mar 3 • 15:46 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

El Mencho: Drug lord buried in golden coffin in Mexico

El Mencho, a notorious drug lord, was buried in a lavish golden coffin in Mexico, reflecting the opulence associated with his criminal empire.

Mar 3 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Arrests of three for the trafficking of heroin, 'chocolate', hashish

A drug trafficking ring operating in the wider Athens area has been disbanded, resulting in the arrest of three foreign nationals.

Mar 3 • 15:02 UTC

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