#criminal-networks

#criminal-networks

Migrant-smuggling has surged as a key income source for criminal groups in Latin America, overshadowing drug trafficking.

U.S. efforts to confront these networks have lagged for years despite rising profits.

Smuggling routes have become more efficient, with 80% of migrants opting for smugglers. 

Five men charged in UK migrant smuggling investigation, linked to large-scale criminal networks facilitating illegal entry to France.

International police collaboration led to dismantling a criminal-focused encrypted platform, 'Ghost', resulting in significant arrests and prevention of violent crimes.

Khaled Mahmud was sentenced to 10 years for leading a people smuggling network in the UK.

The operation involved hiding migrants in vehicles and charging them exorbitant fees.

Coordinated efforts in cracking down on people smugglers and their supply chains with international cooperation and arrests.

Gun violence incidents resulting in injuries occurred in London within a two-week period, highlighting a concerning trend.

The National Crime Agency stresses the need to suppress gun availability as a national priority, emphasizing the role of criminal networks in facilitating gun trafficking.

Radouane Bouhafs operated a forgery factory, creating fake documents for people smugglers, enabling illegal activities and facilitating criminal networks.

France has extradited a businessman from the Dominican Republic who played a key role in the EncroChat encrypted phone network

The extradition highlights the French police's efforts to pursue individuals involved in the EncroChat business

Human smuggler in east London found guilty of money laundering and facilitating illegal immigration.

He ran an unregistered money services business and acted as a middleman for criminal networks involved in Channel crossings.

A nine-year-old girl was critically injured in a shooting at a restaurant in Dalston, with the suspect riding a stolen Ducati Monster motorbike.

A nine-year-old girl may never speak or move properly again after being injured in a shooting in east London.