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Dutch Court Sentences Extortion Mastermind to 26.5 Years

A Dutch court sentenced Ali G. to 26.5 years in prison for masterminding a violent extortion campaign against a fruit importer in Hedel following the discovery of 400 kilos of cocaine in 2019; eleven others received sentences ranging from 2 to 10 years.

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EU Launches "ProtectEU" Strategy to Combat Rising Security Threats

The European Union unveiled its "ProtectEU" strategy on April 1st, 2025, to combat rising cyberattacks, hybrid threats, and organized crime, aiming to increase internal security and address growing citizen concerns by expanding Frontex and transforming Europol into a fully operational police authori...

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Africa's E-waste Crisis: Urgent Policy Action Needed

Experts at the 7th East African Communication Organization Regional Conference on Sustainable E-Waste Management warned of Africa's lagging e-waste management, with only 1% of nearly 5 million metric tons of annual e-waste formally recycled, highlighting environmental damage and economic opportuniti...

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Africa's E-waste Crisis: Urgent Policy Action Needed

A recent conference in Nairobi highlighted Africa's urgent e-waste crisis: 5 million metric tons generated annually, only 1% recycled, causing severe environmental and health damage, fueled by imports and requiring urgent policy action and regional cooperation.

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Germany's Cannabis Decriminalization: Premature Criticism Amidst Implementation Challenges

One year after Germany decriminalized cannabis, CSU Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann calls it a failure due to purportedly increased traffic offenses and no impact on organized crime; however, experts argue the policy needs more time and proper implementation of support structures like cultivation...

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US Revokes Visas of Mexican Band for Glorifying Drug Cartels

The United States revoked the visas of Los Alegres del Barranco, a Mexican musical group, after they displayed images of drug cartel leaders Nemesio Oseguera and Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán at a Guadalajara concert; this follows the discovery of a CJNG training camp nearby, prompting condemnation from...

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Queensland's Thriving Cigarette Black Market: A 29 Million Cigarette Seizure Reveals Scale

Government data reveals a significant increase in illegal cigarette seizures in Queensland between July 2023 and December 2024, with over 29 million cigarettes, 10.6 tonnes of loose-leaf tobacco, and 225,000 vapes confiscated, indicating a thriving black market estimated to account for more than 15 ...

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U.S. Revokes Visas of Mexican Band for Glorifying Drug Cartel Leader

The U.S. revoked the visas of Mexican musical group Los Alegres del Barranco for displaying images of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alleged CJNG leader, during a performance in Zapopan, Jalisco, prompting investigations in both Mexico and the U.S. and highlighting concerns about the glorification of c...

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Sinaloa Cartel Violence Claims Influencer Gail Castro

Gail Castro, a 32-year-old Mexican YouTube influencer, was murdered in Ensenada on Friday, the culmination of months of threats and attacks against his family, allegedly linked to Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel involved in a violent internal conflict that has resulted in over 600 deat...

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Germany Launches Major Anti-Mafia Raid

Hundreds of police officers conducted raids across four German states and Italy targeting Mafia and organized crime, resulting in arrests and based on a joint investigation with Italian authorities.

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€750,000 Pigeon Theft Exposes Organized Crime in Belgium

In November 2023, thieves stole five champion racing pigeons, including the renowned breeder Finn, worth an estimated €750,000, from Belgian champion Tom Van Gaver's aviary, highlighting a recent surge in well-organized thefts targeting high-value birds in Belgium.

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Two-Year-Old Killed in Gang Shootout in Plasencia

A two-year-old girl died and a 25-year-old woman was injured in a shootout between rival families with alleged links to drug trafficking in the San Lázaro neighborhood of Plasencia, Spain, on Saturday night; nine people have been arrested.

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