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πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

School spent 1.1 million on security guards in six weeks

A school in Norway incurred over one million kroner in expenses for hiring security guards due to repeated serious rule violations.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Poland sees signs that imported experts have dug tunnels into the EU from Belarus

Poland's border guards have discovered several tunnels dug under the border fence from Belarus, suggesting involvement of skilled labor potentially from the Middle East.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cuba: 'U.S. speedboat entered our territorial waters, 4 shot dead'... U.S. adopts cautious stance for now

Cuba claims that a U.S. speedboat collided with its border guards, resulting in multiple casualties, and alleges a terrorist intent behind the incident.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:12 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

VSAT: border guards turned back four illegal migrants within a day

Lithuanian border guards turned back four illegal migrants from Belarus, while their Latvian and Polish counterparts reported zero such incidents.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:48 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
World

What is known about Cuba's attack on a boat from the United States

A clash between a U.S. boat and Cuban coast guards resulted in casualties and has escalated tensions between the two countries.

Feb 25 β€’ 21:06 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

One month after the assault on guards at Aix-Luynes prison, knives continue to circulate in the cells

A month after a violent attack on prison guards at Aix-Luynes, knives are still being found in the cells, raising concerns about security and staff safety.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:39 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Crime & Justice

With the help of the Forestry Department, border guards retrieved a drone with Belarusian cigarettes from a treetop

Lithuanian border guards successfully retrieved a drone carrying 500 packs of illegal Belarusian cigarettes from a treetop using equipment from the Forestry Department.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:40 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

After a wave of robberies, several grocery stores hire security guards

In response to a recent surge in robberies, multiple grocery stores in East Jutland have begun employing security personnel to enhance safety for staff and customers.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:39 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
Crime & Justice

Two Interpol Wanted Men Detained: One Romanian, One Lithuanian

Lithuanian border guards have arrested two men wanted by Interpol, one Romanian and one Lithuanian, in separate incidents at Kaunas airport and a bus checkpoint.

Feb 23 β€’ 15:46 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Over the weekend, border guards detained two men wanted by Interpol, citizens of Romania and Lithuania

Lithuanian border guards apprehended two men sought by Interpol upon their arrival from London, one of whom is a Lithuanian national wanted since November 2022, while another Romanian national was also detained for previous charges.

Feb 23 β€’ 12:43 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants recorded at the border with Belarus

Latvian border guards did not turn back any illegal migrants over the weekend, while Polish authorities repatriated 22 migrants, as Lithuania saw a significant decline in illegal border crossings compared to previous years.

Feb 23 β€’ 05:39 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Revealed that former Prince Andrew sent two of his guards to work as security at Jeffrey Epstein's parties

Documents reveal that former Prince Andrew sent two of his bodyguards to work as security at parties hosted by Jeffrey Epstein, despite Epstein's prior conviction for sex offenses.

Feb 22 β€’ 19:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

'Inconceivable' Andrew's guards didn't see anything, says ex-head of UK royal protection

Dai Davies, former head of royal protection, highlighted concerns regarding the lack of insight from Prince Andrew's security team amid ongoing misconduct allegations.

Feb 22 β€’ 03:11 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
Crime & Justice

Drone seized at the Belarusian border carrying cigarettes, three individuals apprehended

A drone carrying packages of cigarettes was intercepted by Lithuanian border guards near the Belarus border, leading to the arrest of three people.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:22 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Drone carrying cigarettes intercepted near the Belarusian border, three suspects detained

Lithuanian border guards intercepted a drone carrying illegal cigarettes near the Belarusian border and detained three suspects.

Feb 20 β€’ 12:29 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
Crime & Justice

5 packages found near prison security post: not for inmates, but for the guards

Five packages containing mobile phones were discovered near a prison security post in Lithuania, intended for guards rather than inmates.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:58 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Border Guards in Kabeliai Prevent 9 Illegal Migrants from Entering from Belarus

Border guards in Kabeliai apprehended a group of nine illegal migrants attempting to enter Lithuania from Belarus in the Čepkelių reserve area.

Feb 20 β€’ 07:50 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

New attempt by migrants to cross the border from Belarus after a month-long break

A group of migrants attempting to enter Lithuania was intercepted by border guards in VarΔ—nos district after a month of inactivity along the Belarus border.

Feb 20 β€’ 07:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

See how the retirement of the guard at INSS and Justice is after STF denies the right

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) denied the special retirement benefit for security guards under the INSS, ruling that the profession does not qualify as one at risk.

Feb 20 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Deaf Young Man is Assaulted by Security Guards at Carnival Party in RN

A 29-year-old deaf man was assaulted by private security guards during the Apodi carnival in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, leading to public outcry and an investigation by local authorities.

Feb 19 β€’ 21:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Metropolitan guards who were on duty when a woman was raped in front of a police vehicle are removed

Three metropolitan guards in Brazil have been removed from their duties after a woman was raped in front of their security base, prompting an investigation into their alleged inaction.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:08 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Asylum seeker from Moldova presented fake documents to border guards - the man ended up behind bars

A Moldovan asylum seeker has been detained for presenting counterfeit documents to Lithuanian border guards after escaping from a reception center.

Feb 19 β€’ 12:25 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Border Guards Prevented an SUV from Being Driven into Belarus, for Which Interpol Issued a Search

Lithuanian border guards intercepted a stolen BMW SUV at the border with Belarus, which had been flagged by Interpol for theft.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:13 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

22-year-old man from Egypt traveled illegally on the Riga–Vilnius train: authorities detained him

A 22-year-old Egyptian citizen was detained by Lithuanian border guards while traveling illegally from Riga to Vilnius.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:14 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Security Guard Dismissed for Using Adult Guardianship; Ineligibility Clause Ruled 'Unconstitutional' by Supreme Court Grand Bench

Japan's Supreme Court has ruled that a clause in the security industry law, banning individuals using the adult guardianship system from working as security guards, is unconstitutional.

Feb 18 β€’ 06:35 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants reported at the border with Belarus

Lithuanian border guards have reported no illegal migrant crossings from Belarus in recent days, continuing a trend of decreased entries.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Virginia parades escorted by security in SapucaΓ­

Virginia Fonseca made her debut as the queen of the drum at the AcadΓͺmicos do Grande Rio, parading through SapucaΓ­ while being escorted by security guards.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Virginia's arrival causes turmoil and pushing in SapucaΓ­

Influencer Virginia Fonseca's arrival at SapucaΓ­ created chaos as she was accompanied by 15 security guards while making her debut as the queen of the bateria for Grande Rio.

Feb 18 β€’ 04:08 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Border Guards Detain Belarusian Sought by Interpol, Traveling to Lithuania on a Bus

Lithuanian border guards detained a Belarusian individual wanted by Interpol during a routine check of a bus arriving from Minsk to Kaunas.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:41 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz for Hours During Military Exercises

Iran temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as part of military exercises, highlighting its readiness to control this critical maritime route.

Feb 17 β€’ 11:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Cape Town Clinic Reopens After Extortion Incident

The Town Two Clinic in Khayelitsha has reopened after being closed for two weeks due to an extortion incident involving security guards.

Feb 17 β€’ 05:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

With the Help of CSI, GCM Recovers Stolen Car and Cell Phone

In SΓ£o JosΓ© dos Campos, municipal guards recovered a stolen car and cell phone, and arrested two suspects with the assistance of local security cameras.

Feb 16 β€’ 13:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Soldiers, Local Security Guards Kill Two Terrorists in Ondo - Official

Nigerian soldiers and local security guards successfully killed two terrorists during an operation in Ondo State.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:46 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Two local residents arrested in VilkaviΕ‘kis district with high-value cigarette shipment, likely thrown from a train

Two residents in VilkaviΕ‘kis district were arrested after border guards discovered a large shipment of cigarettes, probably discarded from a cargo train.

Feb 16 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
Crime & Justice

Crime in prison sports ground reveals whether guards are more cunning than inmates

A package containing three mobile phones was found at the Vilnius prison sports ground, prompting an investigation by the Lithuanian Prison Service.

Feb 13 β€’ 13:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Freda Rebecca Mine Accused of Brutal Tactics As Police Crack Down At Botha

Tensions at Botha Gold Mine rise as police arrest security personnel amid allegations of prior gunfire by mine guards.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zanin votes against special retirement for security guards and the score is tied at the STF; see what might happen

Minister Cristiano Zanin voted against the special retirement for security guards under review at Brazil's Supreme Court, resulting in a tie in the voting process.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:13 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

30 lawbreakers detained at the border in the past day

In the last 24 hours, Latvian border guards apprehended 30 lawbreakers, including several foreign nationals under various immigration violations.

Feb 13 β€’ 08:03 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

Border guards intercepted a shipment of contraband cigarettes delivered by balloon from Belarus

Lithuanian border guards have seized a significant contraband shipment of cigarettes that was delivered by air balloons from Belarus.

Feb 13 β€’ 07:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Khayelitsha Clinic to Remain Closed After Extortion Incident

The Town Two Clinic in Khayelitsha remains closed following an extortion incident involving security guards, with the City of Cape Town conducting a risk assessment before reopening.

Feb 12 β€’ 04:47 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

A man with triple citizenship came to Lithuania from Russia over the frozen Nemunas

A 68-year-old man with triple citizenship was apprehended by border guards after crossing illegally from Russia into Lithuania over a frozen river.

Feb 11 β€’ 10:16 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges whether there is a right to special retirement from INSS for security guards; understand what is at stake

The Brazilian Supreme Court is deliberating on the right of security guards to receive special retirement benefits due to the dangerous nature of their work.

Feb 11 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
Crime & Justice

A Lithuanian caught transporting illegal migrants in Poland: tried to be clever, but unsuccessfully

A Lithuanian man was apprehended by Polish border guards while attempting to transport four Ethiopian migrants into Western Europe, having dropped them off at the Lithuanian border before crossing into Poland himself.

Feb 10 β€’ 11:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Severe congestion after rail break in the subway - security guards on site

SL reported a rail break at Gullmarsplan subway station leading to significant congestion and delayed travel times for passengers on multiple lines.

Feb 9 β€’ 09:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Crime & Justice

The Mossos ask for collaboration to find the aggressors of two Renfe security guards in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

The Mossos d'Esquadra have requested public assistance to locate two men who attacked Renfe security guards with a machete in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.

Feb 6 β€’ 20:58 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

No undocumented migrants recorded at the border with Belarus for more than two weeks

Latvian and Polish border guards have not turned back any undocumented migrants in over two weeks, with a total of only 14 undocumented migrants denied entry to Lithuania this year compared to over 1,600 last year.

Feb 6 β€’ 06:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

South Africa: Gangsters Shut Down Khayelitsha Clinic

A clinic in Khayelitsha has been closed for a week after gangsters held security guards for ransom, demanding a protection fee from the security company.

Feb 5 β€’ 14:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

South Africa: Gangsters Shut Down Khayelitsha Clinic

The Town Two Clinic in Khayelitsha has been closed for an entire week after two security guards were taken hostage by extortionists demanding a protection fee from their company.

Feb 5 β€’ 14:19 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Security guards thwarted kidnapping outside a housing complex in Daule

Security guards successfully prevented a kidnapping attempt outside the La Aurora housing complex in Daule on the night of February 3, saving the intended victim with their firearms.

Feb 5 β€’ 01:17 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

New York subway hearing erupts as MTA boss snaps β€˜shut up’ amid grilling over guards letting fare jumpers walk

A New York State budget hearing turned chaotic as MTA chairman Janno Lieber was confronted about a $35 million security deal amid allegations that guards are allowing fare evaders to walk free.

Feb 5 β€’ 00:35 UTC

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