Tag #Law Enforcement

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New Zealand Police Officer Killed in Intentional Hit-and-Run

In Nelson, New Zealand, a driver intentionally ran over two police officers on January 1, 2024, killing Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming and seriously injuring another; a 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder and other offenses.

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Canada Urged to Establish Art-Crime Unit

Former FBI agent Robert Wittman urges Canada to create an art-crime unit, citing the FBI's success in recovering over \$900 million in stolen art and the \$100-million Norval Morrisseau forgery case as evidence of the need for specialized investigators.

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West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts

West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.

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Germany Increases Security Measures for New Year's Eve Amidst Expected Violence

German authorities are increasing security measures for New Year's Eve due to expected violence and vandalism, including installing video surveillance in Duisburg and seizing hundreds of kilograms of illegal fireworks in Bavaria; several incidents of violence and attacks against police have already ...

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Turkey Seizes Thousands of Liters of Counterfeit Alcohol Amid Rising Death Toll

Turkey's Interior Ministry intensified its crackdown on counterfeit alcohol following a recent surge in deaths, seizing 136,904 liters of illicit alcohol in a two-week period and arresting 14 suspects out of 36, amid 37 deaths reported in Istanbul alone since November.

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Andalusian Drug Ring Dismantled: 31 Arrests, Major Drug Seizure

Spanish authorities dismantled a major drug trafficking ring operating across Andalusia and Europe, arresting 31 individuals and seizing almost four tons of hashish, 278 kilos of cocaine, weapons, and โ‚ฌ500,000 in cash. The investigation involved international cooperation and targeted the group's ope...

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France Targets Drug Traffickers' Finances with New Asset Seizure Strategy

French Justice Minister Gรฉrald Darmanin announced a new strategy to fight drug trafficking in Marseille on January 2nd, focusing on seizing assets of traffickers in France and abroad, including a planned trip to the UAE to improve judicial cooperation. He aims to weaken criminal organizations by tar...

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High Profits From Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Transform Lives in Odisha, India

In Odisha, India, the illegal cultivation of cannabis provides significantly higher income than traditional farming, leading to lifestyle changes among farmers despite the risk of imprisonment and police raids; the government promotes millet as an alternative but faces challenges due to the signific...

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Voters Reject Soft-on-Crime Policies in 2024 Elections

The 2024 U.S. elections saw a decisive rejection of progressive, soft-on-crime policies, resulting in the defeat or recall of numerous Soros-backed district attorneys and increased funding for law enforcement across several states, including a $350 million allocation in Colorado.

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Hamburg Police Officer Details Challenges of Policing High-Crime Area Amidst Violence Increase

In Hamburg's St. Georg district, police officer Julia Kupfer describes the challenges of policing a high-crime area marked by drug use and homelessness, alongside increased violence against police and resource constraints, impacting daily operations and officer well-being.

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Ambush Kills 14 Syrian Officers, Testing New Government

In western Syria, an ambush by former Assad regime forces killed 14 and injured 10 law enforcement officers, posing a major challenge to the new government amid ongoing protests and an Israeli occupation.

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North Carolina Police Officer Fatally Shot Responding to 911 Call

Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan was fatally shot Monday morning responding to a 911 call about a suspicious man at a Food Lion grocery store in Greensboro, North Carolina; the suspect was apprehended hours later after a chase and is awaiting charges.

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