The National Court orders an investigation into police maneuvers against Miguel Urbán as part of the dirty war against Podemos
The National Court of Spain has classified former Podemos eurodeputy Miguel Urbán as a victim in an investigation regarding police operations aimed at damaging the reputation of Podemos during its peak influence.
Three suspected armed robbers nabbed, stolen tanker recovered in Anambra
Three suspected armed robbers in Anambra, Nigeria, were arrested along with the recovery of a stolen petrol tanker and various weapons during police operations.
The Attorney General to the Police Commissioner: Immediately stop the activities of the incitement division established by Ben Gvir
Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has instructed Police Commissioner Dani Levy to immediately halt the operations of the incitement division created by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Members of the Riigikogu want speed camera signage, police oppose it
Three members of the Estonian Riigikogu are advocating for warning signs to be placed before mobile speed cameras, a proposal that the police argue would hinder traffic and their operations.
Interventions and arrests during the sixth day of curfew in four provinces of Ecuador
Ecuador's police and armed forces conducted operations during the sixth day of a curfew in four provinces, resulting in multiple arrests and checks to enforce mobility restrictions.
Three men are arrested on suspicion of homicide in Bahia; firearm and ammunition seized
Three men have been arrested in Cravolândia, Bahia, suspected of involvement in a homicide linked to drug trafficking operations.
16 detained, weapons, drugs, and vehicles seized during operation in southern Guayaquil and Durán
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.
Fifth day of curfew leaves arrests and police operations against organized crime
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.
Police arrest three suspects, recover gun in Enugu
The Enugu Police have arrested three suspects during crime prevention operations, recovering a firearm and ammunition.
PM removes 4 agents from Bope for 'misuse' of body cameras during operation in Morro dos Prazeres
Four police officers from the Bope special operations battalion were removed from street patrol following alleged misuse of body cameras during an operation in Morro dos Prazeres, Rio de Janeiro.
96 detainees in Los Ríos for violating the curfew during four days of operations
Security operations in Los Ríos, Ecuador, have resulted in the arrest of 96 individuals for violating a newly imposed curfew.
City Hall in AC is Target of Operation Investigating Bidding Fraud
The city hall of Assis Brasil, Acre, is under investigation for alleged fraud in bidding processes involving federal police operations.
Durán has gone eight days without violent deaths: Police carry out controls in strategic points
The canton of Durán in Ecuador has reported no violent deaths for eight days, attributed to police operations targeting key areas.
Raids and controls during the fourth day of curfew in four provinces of Ecuador
Ecuador has implemented a curfew in four provinces to combat criminal activity, leading to police and military operations.
The Ministry of the Interior is considering the use of drones to respond to challenges
The Estonian Ministry of the Interior is exploring the use of drones in the daily operations of police and rescue services.
Use of buses as barricades more than doubles in Rio, despite protocol to prevent practice
The use of buses as barricades by criminals in Rio de Janeiro has surged, exceeding the effectiveness of new protocols intended to prevent such actions during police operations.
Federal Police points to exchange between a 'branch' of the CV in the interior of SP and criminals from Rio de Janeiro
The Federal Police of Brazil reported that a subgroup of the Comando Vermelho (CV) in São Paulo's interior had established connections with criminals from Rio de Janeiro to enhance their criminal operations.
War in the Middle East: Latest Events
Iran has executed three individuals convicted of killing police officers and conducting operations for the US and Israel, while Saudi Arabia has not ruled out military action in response to Iranian attacks.
Driver claimed he was the victim of an attempted kidnapping to avoid being detained during the curfew in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas
During the curfew in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, a driver reported an attempted kidnapping as police conducted operations leading to multiple arrests.
Ten suspects are arrested in operation against organized crime in Ceará
Ten suspects have been arrested in the Containment Operation launched in Ceará by the Integrated Force Against Organized Crime with the support of the Military Police.
Criminal organization targeted in operation promoted raffles of weapons in RS, points to PF; 11 were arrested in the state
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.
One ton of marijuana is seized after discovery of plantations in the Jequitinhonha Valley
The Civil Police of Minas Gerais seized over one ton of marijuana during operations in the Jequitinhonha Valley, leading to the arrest of two individuals involved in the illegal activities.
Sweden's Säpo published a significant assessment of Russia - 'The biggest threat'
The Swedish Security Police (Säpo) has identified Russia as the largest threat to Sweden's security, with operations primarily focused on espionage and influence campaigns.
VIDEOS: Good Morning Minas of Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A series of reports from 'Bom Dia Minas' covering significant criminal operations, health inspections, economic analysis, and international affairs.
Police operations and controls mark the third day of curfew in four provinces
Police and military personnel are enforcing a curfew in four provinces of Ecuador as part of a state of emergency to combat organized crime.
40 collaborators continue monitoring from Segura EP control room to detect curfew violations and coordinate with police in real-time
The C5 Control Center of Segura EP operates continuously during the curfew, with staff available 24/7 to monitor compliance and assist police operations.
United States: Trump’s Anti-Immigration Operations Face Retirement of Police Officer Greg Bovino
Greg Bovino, a prominent figure in Trump’s aggressive anti-immigration operations, is set to retire amidst controversies regarding his methods.
MP opens investigation to examine deaths in police operations in Campo Belo
The Public Ministry of Brazil has initiated criminal investigative procedures to look into four fatalities resulting from a police operation in Campo Belo, Minas Gerais.
Federal Police execute two search and seizure warrants for child and adolescent sexual abuse in the region
The Federal Police conducted search and seizure operations in Resende and Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, targeting online child sexual abuse as part of a larger initiative.
10 arrested, weapons seized and vehicles recovered during operations in Guayaquil and Durán, on the second day of curfew
Police operations during the second day of curfew in Guayaquil and Durán led to the arrest of 10 individuals, the seizure of firearms, and the recovery of stolen vehicles.
Federal Police launched 3 operations a day against child sexual abuse crimes on the internet in 2025
The Brazilian Federal Police conducted 1,132 cybercrime operations against child sexual abuse in 2025, averaging three operations per day.
Moraes maintains the arrest of a judge and precautionary measures for other accused of leaking information to the CV
Minister Alexandre de Moraes has upheld the preventive detention of judge Macário Ramos Júdice Neto, accused of leaking confidential information about police operations to the Comando Vermelho gang.
Police secure three bomb explosion scenes in Maiduguri
The Borno State Police command has confirmed that three locations in Maiduguri were targeted by suspected suicide bombers, prompting clearance operations at the sites.
Governor accompanied operations in conflict areas of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas during the curfew
The governor of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Miguel Quezada, supervised police operations in response to the curfew aimed at restoring order in conflict-prone areas of the province.
Suspects planning homicide are arrested with two grenades and a weapon in Montes Claros
In Montes Claros, Brazil, the military police arrested three men and seized two grenades and a firearm during operations in response to community tip-offs.
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.
John Reimberg shares first images of operations during curfew: more than 30 people taken into police custody in Guayaquil, Durán, and Samborondón
Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg shared images of police operations during a curfew in Guayaquil, resulting in over 30 arrests.
"The time for the mafias is over," say the Ministers of the Interior and Defense as a curfew begins
Ecuador's Ministers of Interior and Defense announced the start of a curfew in provinces affected by crime, aiming to combat organized crime through coordinated military and police operations.
Fight Against Fraud Reshapes Fuel Distribution in Brazil
Brazil's fuel distribution landscape has shifted dramatically due to police operations targeting suspected fraudsters, leading to significant changes in the leading companies by sales as of the end of 2025.
Two generals coordinate security operations during curfew in Santo Domingo
Two generals from Ecuador's National Police and Army are coordinating security operations in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas during a two-week curfew imposed across four provinces.
Investigators accused of receiving bribes and leaking operations to traffickers have their conviction upheld by the TJ-SP
The São Paulo Justice Court upheld the conviction of three investigators for administrative impropriety involving bribes and leaking police operation details to drug traffickers.
Police report of an avalanche at Gaustablikk
Authorities are responding to an avalanche in the Toreskyrkja area, with ongoing rescue operations and uncertainty regarding possible victims.
Suspect in tire repairman’s murder dies in confrontation with Bope in Macapá
A suspect in the murder of a tire repairman was killed during a confrontation with the Special Operations Battalion (Bope) in Macapá.
Somalia: Somali Police Launch Major Anti-Drug Crackdown in Mogadishu and Dhobley
Somali police have initiated extensive anti-narcotics operations in Mogadishu and Dhobley, leading to arrests and the destruction of seized drugs.
Man arrested with revolver and ammunition in operations against drug trafficking in Maragogi
A man was arrested in Maragogi, Alagoas, during police operations targeting drug trafficking, where a revolver, ammunition, and drugs were seized.
A person found in the water - police on site in Onsala
A person has been found in the water near Onsala, with ongoing police, emergency services, and ambulance operations.
Sokoto police arrest five for currency counterfeiting, recover AK-47
The Sokoto State Police arrested five individuals involved in a currency counterfeiting syndicate, recovering an AK-47 rifle and livestock during separate operations.
They were selling drugs and found out in an unusual way: they made payments through Mercado Pago
Police in Buenos Aires arrested five individuals for drug trafficking, who were using Mercado Pago for transactions, leading to their detection during recent operations.
Gun hidden inside a washing machine with water and soap leads to the arrest of a suspect of being part of a faction in PI
A man known as 'Pelado' was arrested in Teresina, Brazil, after police discovered a hidden firearm inside a washing machine during a judicial operations.
In Rio, third day of operations against police suspected of involvement with organized crime sees 13 arrests
In Rio de Janeiro, a crackdown in which police officers are suspected of colluding with organized crime has resulted in the arrest of 13 individuals, including six police officers.