Tag #Organized Crime

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Glasgow Child Sex Abuse Ring Members Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms

Seven members of a child sex abuse ring operating in a Glasgow drug den, nicknamed 'Bestie House,' were sentenced to prison terms ranging from eight to twenty years for abusing three children between 2012 and 2019, with offenses including rape, assault, and forcing children to consume drugs and alco...

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Resurgence of Sicilian Mafia Prompts Alarm

Families of Mafia victims and journalists are expressing alarm over the resurgence of the Cosa Nostra in Sicily, citing recent releases of convicted mobsters and threats against those investigating the mafia, prompting calls for a reassessment of parole policies and increased anti-mafia efforts.

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Glasgow Paedophile Gang Members Receive Lifelong Restriction Orders

Seven members of a Glasgow pedophile gang were sentenced to lifelong restriction orders in 2025 for abusing three children with drugs, alcohol, and sexual violence between 2012 and 2019; one other member received a deferred sentence.

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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican Goods

President Trump announced potential 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting February 1st, prompting concerns about economic disruption across North America due to integrated supply chains; investigations into various trade issues are also underway, with reports due by April 1st.

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Marseille Drug Lord Extradited, Charged with Multiple Offenses

Félix Bingui, alleged head of Marseille's "Yoda" drug trafficking gang, was extradited from Morocco on January 23rd, 2025, and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a deadly 2023 gang war that resulted in 49 deaths.

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30 Arrested in Spain for Running a Transnational Human Trafficking Ring

Spanish police arrested 30 members of the Chinese Tian Xia She triad for sex trafficking, drug trafficking, and human smuggling, rescuing 33 victims including a minor; the group used violence and debt bondage to exploit young Asian women, luring them with false promises of work.

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Prisoner Orchestrates Criminal Empire from Cell, Escapes Killing Two Guards

Incarcerated in Paris' La Santé prison, drug trafficker Mohamed Amra, known as "La Mouche," directed a criminal network via smuggled smartphones between July 21, 2022, and March 16, 2023, before escaping on May 14, 2024, killing two guards.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Weak Phone Security Fuels UK Theft Epidemic

Weak device security measures are enabling a phone theft epidemic in the UK, with London being the European capital of phone snatching; in 2023, over 64,000 phones were reported stolen in London, fueling a £20 million annual criminal trade.

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UK Seizes "£5.2 Billion in Bitcoin, Offering Budget Relief

The UK government seized "£5.2 billion worth of Bitcoin from criminals, potentially offsetting budget cuts; this followed a money-laundering probe into a Chinese fraud.

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Tabasco's Political Feud Fuels Crime Surge

In Tabasco, Mexico, Governor Javier May publicly accused his predecessor, Adán Augusto López, of protecting the criminal group La Barredora, triggering a surge in violence and exposing a deep political rivalry within the Morena party, resulting in a 250% increase in murders in 2024 compared to the p...

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Former Olympic Boxer Arrested for Extortion and Drug Trafficking

Former Olympic boxer Peter M. was arrested for extortion (nearly €2 million) and trafficking 200 kilograms of ketamine, allegedly on behalf of Taghi; evidence was found on his phone from a separate investigation involving threats.

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Witness Testimony Links Venezuelan Minister to Murder of Ex-Lieutenant in Chile

Chilean authorities are investigating the murder of Venezuelan ex-Lieutenant Ronald Ojeda, whose killing they believe was ordered by Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, according to witness testimony; the Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal organization, was allegedly hired for the assa...

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