Tag #International Crime

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Italian Authorities Bust Professional Art Forgery Ring

Italian authorities discovered a sophisticated art forgery workshop near Rome, seizing 71 fake paintings and materials used to create forgeries attributed to artists like Picasso and Rembrandt; this follows a November bust of a Europe-wide ring, highlighting the scale of art forgery operations.

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Seven Chilean Nationals Charged in US Athlete Burglary Spree

Seven Chilean nationals were charged on Tuesday with over \$2 million worth of burglaries targeting the homes of US athletes, including NFL and NBA players, between October and November 2024, while they were playing games.

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18 Arrested in Spain for Distributing Child Pornography Stickers via WhatsApp

Spanish National Police arrested 18 young people in Zamora for distributing child pornography stickers via WhatsApp; seven more were identified for possession and distribution; the investigation, called Operation Paideia, is ongoing and may have national and international implications.

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Europe's Most Wanted Drug Trafficker Murdered in Mexico

Marco Ebben, a 32-year-old convicted drug trafficker and one of Europe's most wanted fugitives, was shot dead outside Mexico City this week, likely by a rival gang; he had previously been convicted of smuggling 400kgs of cocaine and faked his own death in 2024.

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One Pound of Fentanyl Seized in Seattle; Canada-U.S. Tensions Rise

U.S. Customs seized about a pound of fentanyl sent from Canada to the U.S. via courier on February 6th in Seattle; this comes amidst President Trump's claims of increased fentanyl trafficking from Canada, prompting proposed tariffs.

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NY Man Indicted for Murder-for-Hire of Husband in Brazil

A New York man, Daniel Sikkema, was indicted for hiring a hitman to kill his estranged husband, Brent Sikkema, a wealthy art dealer, who was found stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro home on January 14, 2024; the indictment includes charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy, and passport fraud.

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International Ring Indicted for Robbing Elite Athletes

Seven Chilean citizens were indicted for a series of robberies targeting the homes of elite athletes in the US, stealing over \$3 million in luxury goods; the thieves exploited athletes' absences during away games, and used sophisticated methods including renting vehicles and hotel rooms under false...

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Eight Tons of Hashish Seized in Two Major Spanish Drug Busts

Spanish authorities busted two hashish trafficking operations, arresting 30 people and seizing over 8 tons of hashish, six boats, and various weapons. One operation focused on smuggling from Morocco via Huelva, while the other distributed hashish from Andalusia to other European countries.

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Italian "Frozen Food King" Indicted on Mafia-Related Charges

Salvatore Vetrano, known as Palermo's "frozen food king," and several associates, including his father-in-law Pietro Bruno, face trial in Genoa, Italy, starting May 7th, on charges ranging from mafia association and tax fraud to money laundering, stemming from a network of shell companies operating ...

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Turkey-Italy Summit on "New Generation Mafia" Leader's Extradition

A two-day Turkish-Italian summit at Istanbul Courthouse addressed the extradition of Barış Boyun, leader of a motorcycle assassin gang, following Italy's initial rejection of Turkey's request. The summit concluded with a positive shift in Italy's stance, indicating a potential extradition.

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Dutch Drug Lord Shot Dead in Mexico City"

Dutch drug lord Marco E., convicted in the Netherlands for drug smuggling and on a European most-wanted list, was reportedly shot dead in a Mexico City suburb parking garage; his death, though reported by Mexican media, is yet unofficially confirmed.

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Dutch Drug Lord Shot Dead in Mexico City Parking Garage

Marco E., a 32-year-old Dutch drug lord convicted of cocaine smuggling and on a European most-wanted list, was shot dead in a Mexico City parking garage, as reported by Mexican media, though his death is unconfirmed.

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