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Spanish Police Crack Down on Keyless Car Theft Ring

Six people were arrested in Spain for 54 vehicle break-ins at AP-7 rest stops between Tarragona and Murcia, using signal jammers to steal over €154,000 in valuables, primarily targeting foreign tourists since October 2024.

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Colombian Mercenaries Fuel Violence in Mexico

A former Colombian soldier's account reveals the employment of ex-military personnel by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Mexico, raising concerns among Mexican authorities due to recent arrests of Colombians linked to violence and the broader trend of former Colombian soldiers fighting in...

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Mexico Seizes 1.7 Million Liters of Illicit Fuel in Crackdown on Fuel Theft

Mexican authorities seized over 1.7 million liters of illicit fuel in two separate operations in Veracruz and Nuevo León, part of a broader strategy to combat fuel theft and organized crime.

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14-Year-Old Shoots Colombian Presidential Candidate, Highlighting Decades-Long Trend of Child Hitmen

On Saturday, a 14-year-old shot Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay multiple times during a rally in Bogotá; the teenager, apprehended after being shot in the leg, confessed to the crime for financial reasons, revealing a pattern of child hitmen in Colombia that began in the 1980s w...

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Gangland Murders Expose Costa del Sol's Organized Crime Crisis

Two Scottish gangsters were shot dead in broad daylight on May 31st in Fuengirola, Malaga, highlighting a surge in organized crime on the Costa del Sol, where 113 criminal organizations operate amidst high unemployment and proximity to drug trafficking routes.

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Seven Charged in $100 Million Jewelry Heist

Seven men from California have been charged with the theft of $100 million worth of jewelry from a Brinks truck in July 2022, after tracking the truck for 300 miles from San Mateo to Lebec, where they stole 24 bags of merchandise at a rest stop; some of the stolen items have since been recovered.

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Mexican Judicial Elections: 13 Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Questionable Backgrounds

Controversial judicial elections in Mexico have resulted in at least 13 candidates with questionable backgrounds, facing accusations of organized crime links, human trafficking, abuse, and corruption, prompting scrutiny from electoral bodies.

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ICE Uncovers Massive Identity Theft Scheme by Illegal Immigrants at Omaha Meat Plant

ICE arrested over 70 illegal immigrants at an Omaha meatpacking plant on June 10th for a massive identity theft scheme affecting over 100 victims, causing devastating financial, emotional, and legal consequences.

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French-Tunisian Man Extradited to Spain for Attempted Assassination of Former Spanish Politician

On November 10, 2023, Mehrez Ayari, a 38-year-old French-Tunisian man, was extradited from the Netherlands to Spain to face charges for the attempted assassination of Alejo Vidal-Quadras in Madrid on November 9, 2023; evidence suggests involvement of the Mocro Maffia and a possible connection to the...

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Latin America's Struggle Against a Surging Criminal Tide

The Economist details the alarming rise of transnational organized crime in Latin America, highlighting Ecuador's role as a key drug trafficking hub and the failures of current government strategies, proposing reforms including drug policy changes and strengthened judicial independence.

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\$100 Million Jewelry Heist: Seven Men Charged in California

Seven men were charged in connection with a \$100 million jewelry heist from an armored truck in Lebec, California, on July 10, 2022, following a 300-mile pursuit from a San Mateo jewelry show; two suspects are in custody, one is in prison, and four are at large.

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US Sanctions Target CJNG Leadership, Freezing Assets

The US imposed sanctions on four high-ranking members of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG), including its leader Nemesio Oseguera, freezing their US assets and prohibiting transactions, as part of its broader anti-drug strategy and pressure on Mexico.

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