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🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Dismisses case of selling sex to a minor

The Norwegian police have dismissed the case against a Chinese woman in her fifties who was accused of sexual relations with minors aged 14 to 16 due to uncertainty about the age of the customer.

Mar 23 • 07:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Small rooms, colorful lights... three girls and two boys inside!

A major sex racket was uncovered in Varanasi, India, operating under the guise of a spa center, leading to police raids and the recovery of illicit items.

Mar 23 • 06:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Women arrested in Paraná with 17 guns bought in Paraguay

Two women, one Brazilian and one Paraguayan, were arrested with a cache of weapons during a police operation on the border between São Paulo and Paraná.

Mar 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court frees 24 defendants for drug trafficking after a Constitutional Court ruling

The National Court of Spain has released 24 individuals accused of drug trafficking following a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

For the DEA, the Uruguayan Sebastián Marset is the 'Pablo Escobar of the modern era'

Sebastián Marset, a Uruguayan drug trafficker, was denied bail and is facing charges of drug trafficking and money laundering in the US after his arrest in Bolivia.

Mar 23 • 03:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The fall of the Bulgarian who sold war weapons to the CJNG

Bulgarian citizen Peter Dimitrov Mirchev was extradited to the United States, facing charges for leading an international network supplying military weaponry to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Mar 23 • 01:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA seizes drugs hidden in carton walls, creams at Lagos airport

Operatives of the NDLEA intercepted illicit drugs hidden in various items at Lagos airport, thwarting international drug trafficking attempts.

Mar 23 • 01:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

El Mencho has a successor and it’s a 'gringo': what awaits Mexico in its fight against drug cartels

The successor to El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, brings new challenges for Mexico's fight against drug trafficking amid a complex relationship with the U.S.

Mar 22 • 18:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Attempted Murder of Count – Charged with Running Drug Center

A man has been charged with operating a significant drug depot and attempting to murder a count in Gamla Stan in 2009.

Mar 22 • 17:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Bouches-du-Rhône: High-tension trial of two DZ Mafia executives charged with murder

The trial of Gabriel Ory and Amine Oualane begins, focusing on their involvement in the 2019 murders of two known figures in the drug trafficking world.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

6,300 Seahorses in Packed Boxes: Only 10% to 20% of Trafficked Wildlife Survives

Authorities discovered 6,300 dead seahorses in Ecuador, highlighting the severe impact of wildlife trafficking on marine species survival.

Mar 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Celebrity Dentist Cristiano Ricciardi Arrested: "Brought an Ounce of Hashish into Prison"

Celebrity dentist Cristiano Ricciardi was arrested at the entrance of Benevento prison for attempting to bring 93 grams of hashish inside for unknown reasons.

Mar 22 • 14:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ghana lauds Nigeria, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals from trafficking network

The Ghanaian government has praised Nigerian authorities for rescuing 44 Ghanaian nationals from a trafficking network involved in fraudulent recruitment schemes.

Mar 22 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Esmeraldas, Carchi, and Putumayo among the routes used by criminal organizations for drug trafficking

Criminal organizations are exploiting four key routes for drug trafficking between Colombia and Ecuador, raising significant security concerns in the border regions.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with drugs in Volta Redonda

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in Volta Redonda, Brazil, after police observed typical drug dealing activity in the area.

Mar 22 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Money laundering in charcoal and operation against illegal quartz extraction: see the most read of the week

The article highlights the week's most-read news including a money laundering scheme related to charcoal and operations against illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas.

Mar 22 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of drug delivery arrested after complaint in Santarém

A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, for drug trafficking after police acted on intelligence information regarding drug sales in his home.

Mar 22 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

At least fifteen organized crime groups operate on the border with Colombia: they are dedicated to drug trafficking, illegal mining, arms trafficking, and more

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.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in winter jackets, cream at Lagos airport

Nigerian drug enforcement officials have seized drugs concealed in winter jackets and creams at Lagos airport, leading to several arrests.

Mar 22 • 11:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why NAPTIP didn’t detect ‘rape festival’ in Delta earlier — Agency

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria stated it was unaware of reported sexual assaults at a festival in Delta State due to the lack of an operational office in the state.

Mar 22 • 10:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: NDLEA busts drugs hidden in parcels, warns travellers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a warning to travellers regarding the dangers of accepting parcels or luggage they did not personally pack, following a recent drug interception operation.

Mar 22 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

"Look for one that is on drugs": "The Military" and the narco plot behind the femicide of Antonella Álvarez in Tucumán

The article covers the investigation into the femicide of Antonella Álvarez, highlighting the implications of drug trafficking in her murder in Tucumán, Argentina.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Vocally strong and visually understated staging of 'Madama Butterfly'

The Royal Opera's take on Puccini's classic 'Madama Butterfly' consciously highlights contemporary issues like trafficking while delivering a vocally impressive experience.

Mar 22 • 08:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sensational case of trafficking a newborn baby

A shocking case of trafficking a five-day-old newborn in Greater Noida West has emerged, leading to the arrest of three suspects, including the owner of a private hospital.

Mar 22 • 08:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Shocking Case of Newborn Baby Sale

A shocking case of a five-day-old newborn baby being sold for 260,000 rupees has emerged in Greater Noida West, leading to the arrest of three individuals including the owner of a private hospital.

Mar 22 • 08:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Sale of 5-day-old newborn! Three arrested including the owner of the hospital

In Greater Noida West, three people, including the owner of a private hospital, were arrested for attempting to sell a 5-day-old newborn for 260,000 rupees.

Mar 22 • 07:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Trafficking with wildlife is going against the planet

A police operation in Ecuador led to the seizure of 6,300 dried seahorses, highlighting the illegal wildlife trade and its implications for vulnerable species.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A drug traffickers' chat and a map of the alleged largest corruption network of the Diputación de Almería

An investigation into a corruption network in the Diputación de Almería reveals illicit activities including fraudulent contracts and bribes linked to a drug trafficking case.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed Forces disable clandestine runway in Santa Elena

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

Mar 22 • 01:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"We continue cutting off their routes and weakening their economy," says Defense Minister after drug seizure valued at $70 million

Ecuador's Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo announced significant drug seizures involving over 2.9 tons of drugs in recent military operations, emphasizing ongoing efforts to combat narcotrafficking.

Mar 22 • 00:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio arrested after being caught with drugs in Boa Vista square

Three young men were arrested for drug possession in a square in Boa Vista, Brazil, during a police patrol.

Mar 21 • 23:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Cocaine camouflaged in coffee and soap to slip into Barajas: 160 kilograms of drugs seized in less than three months

Authorities have seized over 160 kilograms of cocaine hidden in everyday items at Madrid's Barajas airport, illustrating advanced smuggling tactics used by drug networks.

Mar 21 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three young people are detained with marijuana, cocaine, and crack during a police operation in Governador Valadares

Three individuals, including a minor, were detained by the police in Governador Valadares for drug possession during an operation targeting local drug trafficking.

Mar 21 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 47 kg of cocaine in a hidden compartment of a car on Raposo Tavares

Police arrested a man for possessing 47 kg of cocaine hidden in a car on the Raposo Tavares highway in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 22:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

DEA declares Gustavo Petro as a 'priority target' for alleged ties to drug trafficking

The DEA has identified Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'priority target' due to alleged connections with drug traffickers, although it remains unclear whether he faces criminal charges.

Mar 21 • 21:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

One dead and one seriously injured by gunfire in Villeurbanne and Vénissieux

One person is dead and another gravely injured following separate shootings in the suburbs of Lyon, France.

Mar 21 • 21:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

She is on the U.S. blacklist and was released by the Mexican Army: what happened with 'Mayita' Zambada

Mónica Zambada Niebla, the daughter of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael Zambada, was released by the Mexican Navy during an operation related to a criminal cell of 'Los Mayos'.

Mar 21 • 19:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Cocaine worth £75m found stashed in banana pallets and seized at UK dock

Border Force officials seized nearly a ton of cocaine hidden in banana pallets at the Southampton Docks, leading to charges against two men.

Mar 21 • 19:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ecuador and the US seize more than 2.9 tons of drugs valued at $70 million

Ecuadorian Armed Forces, in collaboration with the US Coast Guard, seized over 2.9 tons of drugs in three maritime operations and arrested several Ecuadorians.

Mar 21 • 19:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Five arrested and 1.9 tons of drugs seized: the impressive operation by the United States and Ecuador against drug boats in the Pacific

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.

Mar 21 • 18:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

How G. Tsagkarakis Operated: The Method of Deception with Fake Artworks and Antiquities

A major operation by the Hellenic Police has uncovered an extensive network trafficking in fake artworks and antiquities, leading to the arrest of renowned gallerist George Tsagkarakis and one of his employees.

Mar 21 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PCC member known as 'Madimbu' arrested for drug trafficking in Rorainópolis, South Roraima

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.

Mar 21 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man serving time under open regime is arrested with pistol, revolver, ammunition, and drugs in Governador Valadares

A 30-year-old man on open regime parole was arrested in Governador Valadares after being found with multiple firearms and drugs.

Mar 21 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested transporting 127 packages of drugs in Pascuales, in northern Guayaquil

A truck driver was arrested in Guayaquil while transporting drugs hidden in a truck's double floor.

Mar 21 • 15:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Minor under 14 years old allegedly sexually exploited by her grandmother and sister, in Manabí

In Jaramijó, a 14-year-old girl has reportedly been sexually exploited by her grandmother and sister, leading to their arrests by police.

Mar 21 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice releases influencer Plínio Palmeira and imposes precautionary measures after drug trafficking arrest

Plínio Palmeira, a Brazilian social media influencer, has been granted provisional release by a court following his arrest for drug trafficking, with certain precautionary measures imposed.

Mar 21 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive wanted for multiple crimes arrested by Federal Police in Volta Redonda

A man wanted for various crimes, including corruption of minors and drug trafficking, was arrested by the Federal Police in Volta Redonda.

Mar 21 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you see? Woman assaulted by psychiatrist, young woman with 'the worst pain in the world' returns to college, and man flaunting luxury arrested for drug trafficking

A 43-year-old woman was assaulted by psychiatrist José Lúcio de Abreu Faria Júnior in Divinópolis, leading to his immediate arrest following her call for help.

Mar 21 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man arrested with drugs in Volta Redonda

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Volta Redonda, Brazil, after being caught with a significant quantity of illegal drugs during a police operation following a tip-off about drug trafficking.

Mar 21 • 11:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Gourmet cannabis that turns heads: when North American weed hits France

The emergence of powerful and expensive North American cannabis is disrupting the French market, prompting authorities to take action against rising trafficking.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC

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