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Two individuals were arrested and a stockpile of restricted-use weapons was seized during a police operation in São Luís, Brazil.

A police operation in Northern Minas resulted in the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of 19 firearms as part of an effort to combat poaching.

The Civil Police of Pernambuco conducted an operation in Bodocó, leading to the seizure of illegal firearms, drugs, and vehicles in connection with a murder investigation.

The Apollo 8 operation in Ecuador resulted in over 40 arrests and the seizure of numerous weapons and vehicles, aimed at disrupting criminal organizations.

This week’s most read news includes the seizure of replica weapons, a tragic accident resulting in a charred driver, and the drowning of two young individuals.

The ATF reports the seizure of over 4,000 firearms and nearly 650,000 rounds of ammunition intended for Mexican drug cartels since January 2025.

A woman escaped her home in São Romão after suffering domestic violence from her husband, leading to the seizure of firearms by the police and the arrest of the suspect.

A coordinated operation in Mexico led to the seizure of high-caliber weapons, drugs, and vehicles associated with the Sinaloa Cartel in Villaflores, Chiapas.

Federal and state authorities in Michoacán seized various illegal items, including drone structures, weapons, and drugs, during a judicial search in Uruapan.

The Military Police in Mossoró, Brazil, seized approximately 300 kilograms of marijuana and four homemade firearms during an operation in the Jucuri settlement.

Seven alleged members of the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel were arrested in Ocozocoautla during an interinstitutional operation that also resulted in the seizure of weapons, vehicles, motorcycles, cartridges, and suspected drugs.

A police operation in Aparecida de Goiânia led to the arrest of a suspect involved in threats against participants of an African-based religious ritual, resulting in the seizure of weapons and a police uniform.

A police operation in Nova Porteirinha, Brazil, prevented a potential attack during a cavalcade, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of weapons and ammunition.

A high-impact operation in Chone led to the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and cash, targeting a residence used by criminal structures.

A minor was discovered during a raid on nightlife establishments in Quito, leading to the seizure of illegal weapons and alcoholic beverages.

Greek authorities have dismantled a major organized crime ring specializing in the production and distribution of illegal cigarettes, resulting in the arrest of 25 individuals and the seizure of weapons, vehicles, cash, and mobile phones.

A large police operation targeting an organized tobacco smuggling ring led to the seizure of weapons and cash, and resulted in 25 arrests across various locations in Greece.

The Hellenic Police conducted a large-scale operation targeting a smuggling ring involving illicit tobacco products, resulting in the seizure of cash and weapons and the arrest of 25 individuals across various locations including Attica, Viotia, Magnesia, and Katerini.

Zagreb police discovered an improvised drug laboratory and narcotics in the apartment of a 45-year-old man in Črnomerec, who is now under investigation for unauthorized drug production and possession of weapons.

A raid carried out by the Armed Forces and Police on a security company in northern Guayaquil resulted in the apprehension of two individuals and the seizure of 41 weapons due to suspected ties to organized crime.

A coordinated police operation across three federal states uncovered connections between arms trafficking and organized theft, leading to the seizure of firearms, stun grenades, and large amounts of stolen goods, with one suspect arrested.

Police operations in Akureyri led to six arrests and the seizure of a significant amount of drugs, weapons, and property over the weekend.

The article discusses the reactions of Russian authorities to the US seizure of a tanker and outlines the military doctrine regarding nuclear weapons, as well as the White House's stance on relations with Russia and China under President Donald Trump.