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Spanish Police Dismantle Major Sex Trafficking Ring, Rescue 162 Women

Spanish authorities rescued 162 women and arrested 37 people in a major operation targeting a sex trafficking ring operating across seven provinces, seizing "141,000 euros and numerous assets; the network exploited vulnerable women, mostly from South America.

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UK Imposes Sanctions on People-Smuggling Networks

The UK unveiled the world's first sanctions regime targeting people-smuggling gangs, freezing assets and banning travel to the UK for those involved, in response to a record number of small boat crossings in the first half of 2025 (20,000, 48% increase from 2024).

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German Police Raid Uncovers Large-Scale Drug Operation

Police in Germany raided an apartment on July 9th, arresting two men for drug trafficking after a neighbor's report of a strong marijuana odor and heavy foot traffic. The raid resulted in the seizure of several kilograms of drugs hidden throughout the apartment and nearby vehicles, with an estimated...

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Ecuador Declares Emergency in Playas After Mass Shooting

Following a shooting that killed at least nine people in Playas, Ecuador on July 19th, 2025, the local emergency committee declared a 60-day state of emergency, including three days of mourning, suspension of celebrations, and virtual school. The incident is part of a broader context of escalating v...

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Capture of Notorious Ecuadorian Gang Leader Ends Wave of Violence

Ecuadorian authorities captured José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias "Fito," leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, on June 25th, ending a period of intense violence sparked by his January 2024 prison escape that included bombings, gang warfare, and the takeover of a Guayaquil television station.

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Indonesian Police Bust International Child Trafficking Ring

Indonesian police uncovered an international child trafficking ring that allegedly sold at least 25 newborns in Singapore since 2023, arresting 13 individuals and rescuing six infants under one year old; investigations are ongoing to locate buyers and additional traffickers.

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Ecuador Extradites Notorious Drug Lord to US

Ecuador extradited drug lord "Fito" to the US on Sunday following his capture in a luxury bunker; his 2024 prison escape caused widespread violence, and he faces life imprisonment in the US for drug and arms trafficking.

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Ecuador's Gang Violence Soars After Drug Lord's Extradition

On July 19, 2025, a billiard hall shooting in Playas, Ecuador, killed 10; the same day, 15 were killed in Manabí, prompting a military deployment. This coincided with the extradition of top drug trafficker Adolfo Macías, creating a power vacuum that fueled gang violence.

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800 kg Methamphetamine Seizure in Michoacán Follows Sinaloa Operations

Mexican security forces seized 800 kilograms of methamphetamine in Morelia, Michoacán, following an attack on police that left officers injured; two suspects were arrested, and a clandestine lab was dismantled; this follows a May seizure of over a ton of cocaine in the same state.

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Ecuador Extraditites Top Drug Lord "Fito" to the US

Ecuador extradited José Adolfo Macías, alias "Fito," leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, to the US on July 20th, 2024, to face drug trafficking and other charges, marking a significant shift in the country's fight against organized crime following his January 2024 escape and the subsequent decla...

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Ecuador Extraditions: Top Drug Trafficker Sent to US

Ecuador extradited its most-wanted drug trafficker, Adolfo Macias, to the US on July 20th following his arrest in June, marking the first extradition under a 2024 referendum. Macias, leader of the Choneros gang, was involved in the assassination of a presidential candidate and his escape sparked wid...

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Ecuador Extradites Top Drug Trafficker to US

Ecuador extradited Adolfo Macías, alias "Fito", its top drug trafficker, to the US on July 20, 2025, following his recapture after a 2024 prison escape; this is the first such extradition since 2024, highlighting Ecuador's fight against a rising drug trade and a homicide rate increase from 6 per 100...

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