organized crime
Putin’s crackdown on Russian gangsters reveals deep fears about his political future
Russia has suddenly become inhospitable territory for its aging criminal elite, as the war in Ukraine triggers an unexpected domestic crackdown on organized...
Ghost Guns and Desert Arsenals: How Illicit Weapons Continue to Fuel Global Violence Long After Wars End
Long after the last shot is fired and peace agreements are signed, the weapons of war continue their deadly journeys. Firearms looted from...
NDLEA, International Agencies Dismantle Transnational Drug Money Laundering Network, Arrest Billionaire Suspect
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have announced the dismantling of a transnational criminal organization involved...
U.S. Operation Targets Suspected Drug Smuggling Vessel in Caribbean Waters
A United States operation in the Caribbean has focused on a vessel suspected of involvement in drug smuggling activities, according to officials familiar...
Sweden Proposes Law to Increase Deportations of Convicted Immigrants
Sweden’s government on Wednesday announced plans to significantly increase the deportation of immigrants convicted of crimes, stating that any offense with a penalty...
Brazil’s Supreme Court Convicts Politicians Over Marielle Franco Assassination
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday convicted two politicians of ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, exposing deep links...
Widespread Highway Blockages and Fires Erupt After Death of El Mencho
Violence erupted across several Mexican states following the reported killing of cartel leader El Mencho, as suspected members and supporters launched coordinated acts...
Mexican Military s Cartel Boss El Mencho in US Backed Raid
Mexico’s security forces have killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, during a coordinated operation supported by United States intelligence, according...
Nigeria’s Oil Theft Crisis Moves from Creeks to Commercial Hubs
Nigeria’s long-standing oil theft problem is increasingly shifting from remote creeks and offshore pipelines into civilian communities, markets, and transport corridors. The recent...
Mexico Confirms Arrests in Major Cartel Financial Network Investigation
Mexican authorities have confirmed multiple arrests as part of a major investigation into the financial networks of powerful drug cartels, marking a significant...
