Tag #Organized Crime

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Bolivian Jaguar Poaching Ring Exposed: International Wildlife Trafficking and Weak Law Enforcement

An Argentinan illegal hunting ring leader, Jorge Nestor Noya, is accused of killing jaguars in Bolivia for a Spanish client, Luis Villalba, exposing the international wildlife trafficking network targeting jaguars for their body parts in Asian markets, fueled by habitat loss and weak law enforcement...

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Life on Land
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Vietnamese Crime Lord Jailed for Exploiting Migrants in UK Cannabis Farms

A Vietnamese crime lord and five accomplices were jailed for running a people-smuggling operation that forced migrants to work in cannabis farms across the UK; the gang was responsible for multiple cannabis farms in the Midlands, London, and the north of England, and exploited numerous Vietnamese mi...

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No Poverty
nos.nl
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Over $2 Million in Nike Sneakers Stolen in US Train Robberies

Thieves stole over $2 million worth of Nike sneakers from trains in California and Arizona during at least nine robberies, with one incident alone resulting in the theft of over 1900 pairs of unreleased Air Jordan 4 sneakers valued at over \$420,000. Eleven people were arrested for that incident, an...

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German Cocaine Smuggling Trial: Confessions Expose Mafia Network

Eight German defendants, aged 36 to 64, confessed to smuggling almost 900 kilograms of cocaine for the Italian Mafia, using a Ruhr area angling business as a cover, with one defendant revealing a vehicle modification in Wuppertal and another detailing coercion and financial hardship.

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Seville Airport Taxi Monopoly Broken After Violent Extortion Ring Dismantled

Seville police dismantled a taxi association accused of violent monopolistic practices at the airport, resulting in 37 arrests and a new city-imposed rotation system to prevent future conflicts.

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52% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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Spanish Police Dismantle Drug Ring, Seize Six Tons of Cocaine Annually

Spanish authorities arrested 13 individuals and seized 28 vehicles with hidden compartments containing over 600 kg of cocaine and smaller amounts of ecstasy, dismantling a drug trafficking organization capable of transporting up to six tons of cocaine annually from South America to Spain and other E...

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smh.com.au
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High Court Challenge Hampers CFMEU Corruption Investigation

A High Court challenge threatens to reinstate former CFMEU bosses, hindering a federal government-led investigation into union corruption that uncovered links to underworld figures and over \$3 million in allegedly misappropriated funds.

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52% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Mexico's Crime Problem: Beyond the Sicarios

The dominant narrative of Mexican crime focuses on violent sicarios, obscuring a complex network of criminal activities involving various social sectors and justifying the elimination of lower-level criminals while neglecting systemic issues.

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Documentary Chronicles Activist Mauro Rostagno's Life and Murder

The Sky Original documentary "Mauro Rostagno: L'uomo che voleva cambiare il mondo" details the life and murder of Italian journalist Mauro Rostagno, highlighting his anti-Mafia activism, the lengthy legal battles, and the lasting impact of his work.

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52% Bias Score

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Brisbane Murder Trial: Body Found in Concrete Pit

In Brisbane, Australia, Joshua Searston and Dewald De Klerk are on trial for the murder of Andrew Walsh, whose body was found encased in concrete in November 2021 following an alleged attack related to a dispute within a criminal group. Key evidence includes witness testimony, phone call recordings,...

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Marseille Trial Targets Petit Bar Clan's Money Laundering Scheme

A three-month trial in Marseille, starting February 24th, targets the Petit Bar clan, accused of aggravated money laundering from drug trafficking and extortion, involving luxury assets, Chinese companies, and cryptocurrency investments; twenty-four defendants, including four fugitives, contest the ...

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French Fugitive Amra Arrested in Romania After Deadly Prison Escape

French fugitive Mohamed Amra, who killed two guards during a daring prison escape last May, was arrested in Bucharest, Romania, along with ten alleged accomplices; the arrest highlights the success of international law enforcement collaboration and exposes vulnerabilities in French prison security.

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