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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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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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Grenoble Grenade Attack: 17-Year-Old Arrested, Linking Gang Violence

A 17-year-old was arrested in Grenoble, France, for a grenade attack on February 12th that injured 15 people in a bar suspected of drug trafficking; the suspect, initially confessing, was linked to other shootings, highlighting gang violence.

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16 Arab Israelis Murdered Amidst Government Inaction on Violent Crime

During the first three weeks of February 2024, 16 Arab Israelis were murdered, exposing the state's failure to control violent crime in Arab society, despite previous successes when it was treated as a national priority; this failure is exacerbated by socioeconomic factors and governmental inaction.

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17-Year-Old Confesses to Grenoble Grenade Attack

On February 19th, a 17-year-old confessed to throwing a grenade into a Grenoble bar on February 12th, injuring a dozen people; the suspect, apprehended with a weapon, cited fear of retaliation; the bar owner had a history of criminal activity.

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€1 Trillion Money Laundering Ring Dismantled in Spain and Portugal

Fourteen people, mostly Russian nationals, were arrested in Spain and Portugal for allegedly running a €1tn money-laundering operation using the Hawala method for various European and international mafias, with over €1m in cash and cryptocurrencies seized.

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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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FARC Dissidents Use Drones in Colombia Attack

Dissidents of the extinct FARC guerrilla group attacked a temporary medical center in southwestern Colombia using drones and explosives; this is not an isolated incident, reflecting the changing nature of armed conflict and organized crime in Latin America, where drones are used for attacks, reconna...

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Massive Anti-Mafia Raid in Sicily Nets 181 Arrests

Italian law enforcement launched a major anti-mafia operation in Sicily on February 11th, arresting 181 alleged Cosa Nostra members, the largest such operation since the 1980s, targeting older bosses attempting to rebuild the mafia's structure after their release from prison.

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St. Petersburg Crime Report: Decreases in Overall Crime but Increases in Cybercrime and Traffic Fatalities

In 2024, St. Petersburg saw a decrease in overall crime despite a rise in cybercrime and traffic fatalities; police efforts resulted in numerous arrests and asset seizures, but challenges remain in staffing and infrastructure.

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Sinaloa Cartel Lieutenant "El Güerito" Captured in Culiacán

Mexican authorities captured José Ángel Canobbio Inzunza, a high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel lieutenant, in Culiacán on Wednesday; the arrest, conducted without incident, follows a US indictment for drug trafficking and is considered a significant blow to the cartel.

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