Tag #Transnational Crime

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UK Police Crackdown Uncovers Crime Rings Masquerading as High Street Businesses

A UK-wide police operation, Operation Machinize, targeted 265 High Street businesses in England and Wales last month, uncovering money laundering, illicit goods, and potential modern slavery. The operation resulted in 35 arrests, the seizure of £40,000 in cash, and the identification of three potent...

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Tren de Aragua: Exaggerated Threat Fuels US Deportations

Founded a decade ago by two Venezuelan inmates, the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua is active across Latin America and the US, involved in various crimes; its influence is being exploited politically to justify mass deportations.

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Texas Raid Nets Nearly 50 Suspected Members of Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua

On Tuesday, Texas authorities arrested 47 suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua during a raid in Hays County, following an FBI intelligence operation; the arrests included adult males and females, and children, highlighting the gang's expansion into the US and its involvement in va...

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UK Law Enforcement Faces Challenges in Combating Growing Influence of Chinese Triad Gangs

Chinese triad gangs, operating across the UK, engage in various criminal activities including tobacco smuggling, human trafficking, and drug manufacturing, employing intimidation and violence to maintain control, while law enforcement faces challenges in effectively combating their influence.

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Chinese Student Convicted of Rape, Over 80 Potential Victims

A Chinese PhD student, Zhenhao Zou, was convicted of raping 10 women but may have over 80 victims based on police evidence, including videos and new witness testimonies; victims reside in the UK, China, Australia, Middle East, and Europe.

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US Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Network

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned six individuals and seven companies for money laundering linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, freezing their U.S. assets and prohibiting transactions; this follows the designation of 600 other cartel members and aims to disrupt the cartel's financial operations.

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Limited Evidence Supports Claim of Venezuelan Gang "Invasion" of US

The Trump administration alleges a Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, is invading the US, justifying deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act; however, evidence of a large-scale presence is limited, raising concerns about due process and the accuracy of gang identification methods.

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Tren de Aragua Expands US Operations to Maine

The Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua, designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. government, has expanded its operations to Maine, bringing its presence in the U.S. to at least 23 states, following a Border Patrol encounter with suspected members near Brunswick.

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Chile Sees Homicide Rate Dip Amidst Rise of Transnational Crime and Election Focus on Security

Chile's 2024 homicide rate decreased by 4.8% to 6.0 per 100,000 inhabitants, despite a decade-long increase, prompting government initiatives focusing on weapons control and targeted interventions in high-crime areas, amidst rising transnational crime and an upcoming election heavily focused on secu...

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Counterfeit Whiskey Crisis in Zimbabwe

Counterfeit whiskey smuggled into Zimbabwe for a $20 bribe is causing a public health crisis and threatening the economy, prompting government crackdowns and highlighting the involvement of international crime syndicates.

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40+ Arrested in Texas in Crackdown on Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua

Texas law enforcement arrested over 40 people suspected of being connected to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in Hays County on Tuesday morning following a year-long investigation involving multiple agencies; minors were also detained, and drugs were seized.

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Germany Launches Major Anti-Mafia Raid

Hundreds of police officers conducted raids across four German states and Italy targeting Mafia and organized crime, resulting in arrests and based on a joint investigation with Italian authorities.

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