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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 ...
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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52% Bias Score
Greek Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Ring
On February 14-15, Greek authorities arrested 26 individuals in a coordinated operation targeting a human trafficking ring that used shell companies and intimidation. Twenty-four women were identified as victims or potential victims, and €21,762 was seized.
Greek Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Ring
On February 14-15, Greek authorities arrested 26 individuals in a coordinated operation targeting a human trafficking ring that used shell companies and intimidation. Twenty-four women were identified as victims or potential victims, and €21,762 was seized.
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32% Bias Score
Europol's Operation SHIELD V: €11.1 Million in Counterfeit Drugs Seized
Europol's Operation SHIELD V (April-November 2024) resulted in the seizure of €11.1 million in counterfeit drugs, 418 arrests, and 52 organized crime group investigations across 30 countries; Spain participated in the operation, which exposed significant economic and health risks from illegal pharma...
Europol's Operation SHIELD V: €11.1 Million in Counterfeit Drugs Seized
Europol's Operation SHIELD V (April-November 2024) resulted in the seizure of €11.1 million in counterfeit drugs, 418 arrests, and 52 organized crime group investigations across 30 countries; Spain participated in the operation, which exposed significant economic and health risks from illegal pharma...
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36% Bias Score
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.
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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28% Bias Score
Albanian Gangs' Dominance of UK Drug Trade Faces Resistance from Rival Groups
Albanian gangs dominate Britain's drug trade, but Pakistani heroin traffickers in Birmingham, Turkish cocaine peddlers in North London, and established Glasgow crime families retain influence, creating a complex, violent landscape.
Albanian Gangs' Dominance of UK Drug Trade Faces Resistance from Rival Groups
Albanian gangs dominate Britain's drug trade, but Pakistani heroin traffickers in Birmingham, Turkish cocaine peddlers in North London, and established Glasgow crime families retain influence, creating a complex, violent landscape.
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40% Bias Score
Grenoble Bar Attack: 15 Injured in Unprecedented Grenade Assault
A grenade attack on a Grenoble bar injured 15 people on Wednesday evening; police are investigating links to organized crime, and the perpetrator remains at large.
Grenoble Bar Attack: 15 Injured in Unprecedented Grenade Assault
A grenade attack on a Grenoble bar injured 15 people on Wednesday evening; police are investigating links to organized crime, and the perpetrator remains at large.
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56% Bias Score
Explosive-Filled Caravan: Terrorism or Organized Crime?
On January 19, a caravan containing explosives and names of two Sydney Jewish sites was discovered; publicly revealed 10 days later, it sparked concerns over terrorism, though police investigate organized crime involvement with 40-year-old explosives.
Explosive-Filled Caravan: Terrorism or Organized Crime?
On January 19, a caravan containing explosives and names of two Sydney Jewish sites was discovered; publicly revealed 10 days later, it sparked concerns over terrorism, though police investigate organized crime involvement with 40-year-old explosives.
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52% Bias Score
Mafia Cocaine Smuggling Ring Busted: Wife of Main Defendant Implicated
Eight individuals, aged 36 to 64, are on trial in Wuppertal, Germany, for smuggling nearly 900 kilograms of cocaine for the Italian Mafia, using an angling business as a front; a key witness implicated the main defendant's wife and detailed sophisticated surveillance measures.
Mafia Cocaine Smuggling Ring Busted: Wife of Main Defendant Implicated
Eight individuals, aged 36 to 64, are on trial in Wuppertal, Germany, for smuggling nearly 900 kilograms of cocaine for the Italian Mafia, using an angling business as a front; a key witness implicated the main defendant's wife and detailed sophisticated surveillance measures.
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48% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
Oktar's Transfer to Silivri Prison Creates Lawyer Meeting Crisis
Adnan Oktar, serving an 8,463-year sentence, was temporarily transferred from Van to Silivri Prison in Istanbul for new trials, causing a severe shortage of lawyer interview booths due to his and his organization's extensive meetings, impacting other inmates' access to legal counsel.
Oktar's Transfer to Silivri Prison Creates Lawyer Meeting Crisis
Adnan Oktar, serving an 8,463-year sentence, was temporarily transferred from Van to Silivri Prison in Istanbul for new trials, causing a severe shortage of lawyer interview booths due to his and his organization's extensive meetings, impacting other inmates' access to legal counsel.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Convicts Notorious "Lesnaya" Gang After Decades-Long Investigation
Russian investigators closed 211 organized crime cases in 2024, including the conviction of the "Lesnaya" gang, responsible for over 30 murders and operating from the 1990s across Moscow, southern Russia, and involving corrupt officials.
Russia Convicts Notorious "Lesnaya" Gang After Decades-Long Investigation
Russian investigators closed 211 organized crime cases in 2024, including the conviction of the "Lesnaya" gang, responsible for over 30 murders and operating from the 1990s across Moscow, southern Russia, and involving corrupt officials.
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60% Bias Score
260 Scam Victims Freed From Myanmar
Following a meeting between Thai and Chinese leaders, 260 foreign nationals forced into internet scams in Myanmar were released and handed over to the Thai army by the DKBA militia; Thailand is now investigating repatriation options for these victims, mostly Ethiopians.
260 Scam Victims Freed From Myanmar
Following a meeting between Thai and Chinese leaders, 260 foreign nationals forced into internet scams in Myanmar were released and handed over to the Thai army by the DKBA militia; Thailand is now investigating repatriation options for these victims, mostly Ethiopians.
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36% Bias Score
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