Tag #Organized Crime

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Moscow City Robbery: 127 Million Rubles Stolen

Three men robbed a courier of 127 million rubles ($1.6 million USD) in Moscow City on May 25th; two were apprehended in New Moscow, and one in Rostov-on-Don, highlighting the risks of informal cash transport and cryptocurrency exchange operations.

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International Police Collaboration Targets Surge in "Grandparent Scams

A surge in "grandparent scams" across Europe is prompting increased international police collaboration; Germany reported 6,656 cases last year, resulting in millions of euros in losses, and a recent conference brought together law enforcement from multiple countries to coordinate efforts.

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Multiple Explosions in Cali and Cauca Leave Three Dead, Fifteen Injured

Early Tuesday morning, coordinated attacks in Cali and Cauca, Colombia, resulted in 3 deaths and 15 injuries from explosions near police stations and a car bombing in El Bordo, with authorities reporting ongoing investigations and potential for more casualties.

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Europe's Ketamine Smuggling Epidemic: Salt Swap Exposes Criminal Network

A Belgian customs seizure revealed a sophisticated ketamine smuggling operation, where 28 tonnes of the drug were swapped for salt in transit since 2023, highlighting the growing problem of ketamine trafficking across Europe and into the UK, where usage has increased 85% between 2023 and 2024.

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Madrid Cocaine Lab Bust: Six Arrested, 14 kg of Cocaine Seized

Spanish police dismantled a semi-industrial cocaine lab in Arroyomolinos, Madrid, arresting six Colombian nationals—including a family—who processed up to 10 kilos of cocaine weekly using chemicals in a hidden basement lab, distributing it across Spain; the operation seized 14 kg cocaine, €64,000, a...

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Colombian Smuggling Suspect Released in Portugal

Diego Marín, a Colombian businessman accused of leading a smuggling operation and allegedly infiltrating President Gustavo Petro's campaign, was released from a Portuguese prison after exceeding the maximum pre-extradition detention time, despite facing extradition to Colombia on charges of aggravat...

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Spain: Europe's Illegal Waste Dumping Ground

Organized crime groups traffic massive amounts of illegal waste, primarily from Italy and France, into Spain, using falsified documents to avoid regulations and exploiting price differences in waste disposal; this practice generates millions of euros in illegal profits.

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Rome Police Bust Cocaine Operation in Elderly Man's Apartment

Roman police raided an 80-year-old's apartment on May 21, uncovering a cocaine processing operation involving three other men, seizing 2 kg of cocaine, packaging materials, and €30,700, leading to four arrests and an ongoing investigation into wider networks.

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Macedonian "Krmzov" Case: €90 Million Fraud Charges

Macedonian authorities charged 23 individuals and 15 companies with organized crime, tax fraud, money laundering, and misconduct in the "Krmzov" case, involving €90 million in damages from 2019-2024, with businessman Risto Krmzov receiving 30 days pretrial detention.

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Attempted Assassination of Colombian Senator Highlights Flaws in Youth Program

A 14-year-old participant in a Colombian government program for at-risk youth attempted to assassinate presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay on Saturday in Bogotá, highlighting challenges in crime prevention and sparking debate on juvenile justice.

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Derbyshire Man's 'Assassination Kit' Factory Uncovered

Ronald Knowles, 64, ran a makeshift factory in Alfreton, Derbyshire, producing at least 33 lethal "assassination kits"—converted replica pistols with silencers and ammunition—for organized crime groups led by Gary Hardy, who was supplying the West Midlands and Essex, as discovered by Nottinghamshire...

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\$190 Million Laundering Scheme Uncovered in Australia

A Gold Coast security company and three men and a woman are facing multiple money laundering charges after allegedly using an armored transport service to move \$190 million in illicit cash around Australia between October 2022 and May 2024; authorities seized \$21 million in assets.

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