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UK police targeting organised crime make 17 arrests, investigate financial firms - reuters.com
UK police targeting organised crime make 17 arrests, investigate financial firms reuters.com
September 29, 2026Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
September 23, 2026'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes'
There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
September 2, 2026US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
August 8, 2026Organised crime groups move billions through crypto, global financial crime watchdog warns - Reuters
Organised crime groups move billions through crypto, global financial crime watchdog warns Reuters
July 16, 2026Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after vote
The daughter of disgraced president Alberto Fujimori is declared winner of tight race nearly a month after voting took place.
July 4, 2026Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says
Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
June 17, 2026How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
June 7, 2026Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
May 3, 2026Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Petrol thefts are up by around 62% compared to last year.
April 23, 2026High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
April 23, 2026Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.
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Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
South Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting in a residential building near the South African city of Durban. Gunmen stormed a hous
'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes'
Trading Standards officers in Scotland say they need extra powers to help tackle what they describe as an "explosion" of illegal tobacco sales in high street shops. The products include counterfeit c
US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office
Abelardo de la Espriella pledged a crackdown on organised crime in his first speech as president on Friday The US has pledged $1bn (£740m) in assistance to Colombia, after the country's new right-win
Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after vote
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's tight presidential election, nearly a month after the vote took place. The 51-year-old won 50.135% of voters' support in the
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
For a number of years, people around Britain have spoken of what they perceived to be "dodgy shops" on their High Street. To many, it seemed new businesses were popping up that had little obvious purp
Archbishop Ole Sapit warns of ‘Haiti-style’ lawlessness amidst rise of politically sponsored gangs
By Published NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 23 —Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to rein in premature and aggressive pol
Illegal traders selling drugs, laughing gas creating unsafe environment for legitimate retailers: BBC report
Illegal drug traders fuel unsafe retail environment A BBC investigation has revealed the extent to which illegal drug sales operating out of convenience stores are undermining legitimate retailers, w
How organised gangs are stealing fuel as petrol prices surge
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Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in relation to alleged serious organised crime offences. Kinahan, aged in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai under a warr