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Spanish Police Arrest 21 in Connection with Major Copper Theft, Solving Train Disruption

A coordinated police operation across eight Spanish regions resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals and the seizure of 20 tons of stolen copper, solving the May 5th train disruption that affected over 10,000 passengers and caused €2.5 million in damages.

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Costa Rica Busts Human Trafficking Ring, Arrests 19

Costa Rican authorities arrested 19 people Wednesday for trafficking at least 437 predominantly Asian migrants—mostly Chinese and Vietnamese—through a transnational network charging between $7,000 and $40,000 for passage to the U.S., with police uncovering high-caliber weapons and cash during multi-...

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IED Kills Eight Mexican Soldiers in Michoacán

Eight Mexican soldiers died when their armored vehicle hit an IED in Michoacán on Wednesday, the deadliest such attack to date, highlighting the increasing use of mines by cartels in the region bordering Jalisco.

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Peru Gold Mine Massacre Fuels Violent Conflict

In Peru's Pataz gold mining region, 13 security guards were murdered in May 2024, prompting a government crackdown on illegal mining amidst a surge in violence fueled by high international gold prices and competing interests between criminal gangs, artisanal miners, and the large mining company Pode...

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Brother of 'Bolle Jos' Arrested in Turkey, Awaiting Extradition

Harry L., brother of notorious Dutch criminal 'Bolle Jos', was arrested in Turkey on charges of money laundering and involvement in his brother's criminal organization; he is expected to be extradited to the Netherlands to serve a previously imposed sentence.

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Three Arrested in Navarre for Theft Targeting Elderly

Spanish police arrested three people for using the 'affectionate hug' method to steal from elderly people in Navarre, Spain; seven thefts were confirmed, leading to Operation Amema.

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Canberra's Lax Bikie Laws Enable Gang Infiltration of Construction

The Finks outlaw motorcycle gang exploited Canberra's weak bikie laws to infiltrate the construction industry through Ali Bilal's Safe Hands Group, which provided labor for major projects despite owing almost $894,000 in taxes and allegations of phoenixing, highlighting systemic regulatory failures.

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Former Spanish Security Secretary Arrested in Major Cyberattack Case

Former Spanish Secretary of State of Security Francisco Martínez and three others were arrested for allegedly running a cyberattack ring that sold sensitive data from public and private organizations, including personal data of millions of citizens, using a proprietary platform and exploiting profes...

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Sinaloa Cartel's Methamphetamine Ring Busted in France

Sixteen individuals were arrested in France for their involvement in an international methamphetamine trafficking ring connected to the Sinaloa cartel, with drugs destined for New Zealand, highlighting the cartel's expanding global reach.

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Former Spanish Official Arrested in Major Cybercrime Operation

Spanish police arrested former Secretary of State of Security Francisco Martínez and three others for running a cybercrime network that stole data from millions of citizens, including personal data from education, utilities, and transportation systems; the network, which used cloud servers and crypt...

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elpais.com
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Spanish Police Dismantle "Mafia del Cobre" Copper Theft Ring

Spanish authorities dismantled the "Mafia del Cobre," arresting 21 individuals for 102 copper thefts totaling €2.5 million across eight regions, impacting essential services; the investigation, "Operación Kuroma," involved collaboration with Romanian police.

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UK Charges Andrew and Tristan Tate with Rape and Human Trafficking

The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorized 21 charges, including rape and human trafficking, against Andrew and Tristan Tate, connected to four alleged victims, following a 2024 arrest warrant; however, the brothers' extradition is pending resolution of Romanian domestic charges.

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