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Record Cocaine Seizures in EU Spark Intensified Law Enforcement Response

Record cocaine seizures in the EU in 2022 (323 tons, up 6% from 2021) are driven by high consumption rates (over 22 million adults reported cannabis use in 2023) and organized crime, leading to increased violence and prompting intensified law enforcement and awareness campaigns across member states.

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French Drug Trafficker Arrested After Nine-Month Manhunt

Following a deadly prison escape in May 2024, drug trafficker Mohamed Amra was arrested in Romania on February 22 after nine months on the run; his hideouts included Compiègne and Rouen, France, and the investigation led to nineteen indictments and eight additional arrests.

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Russia Strengthens Migration Controls and Fights Cybercrime

Russian President Putin lauded the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) for its efforts in Donbas and elsewhere, emphasizing the need for modern migration controls and a new migration policy by 2025, while addressing concerns about cybercrime, which caused over 200 billion rubles in damages last year.

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Sweden Grapples with Rise in Youth Gang Violence

Swedish youth gang violence is escalating, with younger members committing increasingly brutal crimes; a video recently showed a minor serving a four-year murder sentence. Gangs recruit children online, offering large sums of money; the government is increasing police presence and may lower the age ...

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Record 10-Ton Cocaine Seizure in Dunkirk Underscores France's Drug Trafficking Crisis

French authorities seized 10 tons of cocaine at the port of Dunkirk on an unspecified date in 2024, with an estimated street value of €300 million; no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing, highlighting a record year for cocaine seizures in France (53.5 tons, a 130% increase from ...

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Mexico Extradition Weakens Los Zetas Cartel

Mexico extradited 29 high-ranking cartel members, including Los Zetas leaders Miguel Ángel and Óscar Omar Treviño Morales, to the US after a decade-long legal battle, significantly weakening the cartel's structure and addressing longstanding demands for justice.

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NY Detective Convicted of Protecting Mafia Gambling Operations

Former Nassau County Detective Hector Rosario was convicted Wednesday of lying to the FBI to protect the Bonanno crime family's illegal gambling operations in New York City suburbs; he faces up to five years in prison.

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Record 10-Ton Cocaine Seizure in Dunkirk Highlights France's Drug Trafficking Problem

French authorities seized a record 10 tons of cocaine in Dunkirk, valued at €300 million, part of a broader increase in drug seizures in 2024 despite limited impact on overall trafficking.

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Turkish Police Chief, Singer's Husband Indicted in Crime Syndicate Escape

A Turkish indictment charges 62 people, including police chief Mehmet Deniz Karakurt and singer Merve Özbey's husband Kenan Koçak, with aiding the escape of Sarallar crime syndicate member Turan Yıldırım; the indictment seeks sentences up to 27 years.

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Italian Lawyers Arrested in Major Insurance Fraud Scheme

Three civil lawyers and four other professionals in Frosinone, Italy, were arrested and investigated for orchestrating a wide-ranging insurance fraud scheme involving falsified car accidents and inflated damage claims to defraud major insurance companies, including AXA, UnipolSai, Vittoria, Tua, Gen...

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€700,000 Seizure Nets Leaders of Major Spanish Money Laundering Ring

Spanish police arrested the leaders of a Chinese money laundering organization on May 10, 2023, after intercepting a car in Leganés containing €700,000; a months-long investigation revealed the group's complex structure and international connections.

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Australia's Illegal Vape and Tobacco Trade Fueled by Chinese Imports

Australia faces a surge in illegal vapes and tobacco, mainly from China, despite a government agreement, leading to violent crime and prompting calls for stricter laws and increased enforcement.

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