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Man charged after police seize guns, ammunition and cocaine in Mitcham

Police seized guns in Mitcham following a crackdown on a drug gang, resulting in arrests and ongoing investigations.

Man arrested for carrying 18 knives in Met police blitz on gang violence

A man was arrested with 18 knives intended for gang violence, signifying ongoing issues with knife crime in London.

Hamilton police arrest dozens | CTV News

Hamilton Police shut down a sophisticated open-air drug market, arresting 57 and laying 103 charges after a five-week investigation.

Man charged after police seize guns, ammunition and cocaine in Mitcham

Police seized guns in Mitcham following a crackdown on a drug gang, resulting in arrests and ongoing investigations.

Man arrested for carrying 18 knives in Met police blitz on gang violence

A man was arrested with 18 knives intended for gang violence, signifying ongoing issues with knife crime in London.

Hamilton police arrest dozens | CTV News

Hamilton Police shut down a sophisticated open-air drug market, arresting 57 and laying 103 charges after a five-week investigation.
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Illegal miners are trapped in a mine in South Africa. The government won't help them

South Africa's government denies aid to illegal miners in a strategy to combat illegal mining.

Fleet of 30 luxury cars taken to Thailand returned to UK, police say

A fleet of 30 luxury cars, fraudulently obtained and shipped to Thailand, has been recovered in a police operation taking eight years.
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Multiple arrests made as drugs seized by undercover police in Woolwich

Police in Woolwich arrested multiple individuals during a significant drug operation that yielded a large quantity of cannabis.

Man (20s) due in court after shots fired and shotgun seized in Dublin

A police operation on Vincent Street South led to two arrests and the recovery of a shotgun.

Three arrested and vehicles seized after harassment reports

Police in Newham conducted an operation to tackle harassment in response to resident complaints
The operation resulted in three arrests, the seizure of 17 vehicles, and the recovery of a stolen vehicle

New Caledonia police arrest independence leader and 7 others DW 06/19/2024

The police in New Caledonia arrested individuals involved in deadly violence and unrest, including independence leader Christian Tein.

East Bay drug lab raid ends in arrest, detonation of explosive substance

Suspected drug lab raided with explosive substance detonated.
DMT manufacturing lab discovered during search warrant execution.

Man, 24, charged after loaded gun found at Lewisham home following domestic assault

Man charged with firearms offences
Loaded guns recovered in Lewisham

Multiple arrests made as drugs seized by undercover police in Woolwich

Police in Woolwich arrested multiple individuals during a significant drug operation that yielded a large quantity of cannabis.

Man (20s) due in court after shots fired and shotgun seized in Dublin

A police operation on Vincent Street South led to two arrests and the recovery of a shotgun.

Three arrested and vehicles seized after harassment reports

Police in Newham conducted an operation to tackle harassment in response to resident complaints
The operation resulted in three arrests, the seizure of 17 vehicles, and the recovery of a stolen vehicle

New Caledonia police arrest independence leader and 7 others DW 06/19/2024

The police in New Caledonia arrested individuals involved in deadly violence and unrest, including independence leader Christian Tein.

East Bay drug lab raid ends in arrest, detonation of explosive substance

Suspected drug lab raided with explosive substance detonated.
DMT manufacturing lab discovered during search warrant execution.

Man, 24, charged after loaded gun found at Lewisham home following domestic assault

Man charged with firearms offences
Loaded guns recovered in Lewisham
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Thirteen arrests and missing child safeguarded in county lines crackdown at Euston

A police operation at Euston Station disrupted county lines drug dealing, leading to arrests and the safeguarding of a missing child.
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Police target fly-tipping and drugs in Greenwich crackdown

Police in Greenwich crack down on fly-tipping and illegal drug possession, issuing citations and enforcement notices during vehicle checks.

Man arrested after 18 knives found in stop and search outside train station

A man was arrested in Edmonton for possessing 18 knives and drugs during a police stop and search.

Police target fly-tipping and drugs in Greenwich crackdown

Police in Greenwich crack down on fly-tipping and illegal drug possession, issuing citations and enforcement notices during vehicle checks.

Man arrested after 18 knives found in stop and search outside train station

A man was arrested in Edmonton for possessing 18 knives and drugs during a police stop and search.
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New Caledonia police kill two in operation linked to deadly unrest, prosecutor says

Two men were killed during a police operation in New Caledonia, raising the unrest's death toll to 13 amid ongoing tensions over voting rights.

Germany: Road closed in Cologne after reported explosion DW 09/16/2024

A major explosion occurred in Cologne, Germany, leading to a significant police operation and urging citizens to avoid the area.
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Miami SWAT swarms area as police say they're serving warrants to 'violent criminals'

Miami police SWAT executed search warrants for violent criminals in the northwest area on September 5, 2024.

Police team-up in Rockwood arrests 7, recovers 4 stolen cars

Collaborative effort led to recovery of stolen vehicles and seizure of illegal guns.

Miami SWAT swarms area as police say they're serving warrants to 'violent criminals'

Miami police SWAT executed search warrants for violent criminals in the northwest area on September 5, 2024.

Police team-up in Rockwood arrests 7, recovers 4 stolen cars

Collaborative effort led to recovery of stolen vehicles and seizure of illegal guns.
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'Major operation' under way in Munich as 'a dozen shots fired' outside Israeli Consulate - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A major police operation is ongoing in Munich following shots fired outside the Israeli Consulate-General, coinciding with the anniversary of the 1972 Olympics massacre.

Munich police shoot dead suspect who opened fire on officers near Israeli consulate

A man was shot dead by police after approaching the Israeli consulate with a weapon in Munich, which heightened security concerns.

'Major operation' under way in Munich as 'a dozen shots fired' outside Israeli Consulate - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A major police operation is ongoing in Munich following shots fired outside the Israeli Consulate-General, coinciding with the anniversary of the 1972 Olympics massacre.

Munich police shoot dead suspect who opened fire on officers near Israeli consulate

A man was shot dead by police after approaching the Israeli consulate with a weapon in Munich, which heightened security concerns.
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Retail Theft Crackdown Targeting Safeway Stores, Walgreens In SF Yields 61 Arrests

San Francisco police arrested 61 retail theft suspects in a 'blitz' operation to address rampant shoplifting from specific stores.

Stolen moped and 10,000 of class A drugs seized in Lewisham

Forest Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team seized a stolen moped and 10,000 worth of class A drugs in Lewisham.

Retail Theft Crackdown Targeting Safeway Stores, Walgreens In SF Yields 61 Arrests

San Francisco police arrested 61 retail theft suspects in a 'blitz' operation to address rampant shoplifting from specific stores.

Stolen moped and 10,000 of class A drugs seized in Lewisham

Forest Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team seized a stolen moped and 10,000 worth of class A drugs in Lewisham.
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250K supercar seized in central London crackdown

Illegal vehicles, including a supercar and e-scooter, were seized in Westminster in a police operation targeting anti-social behavior and illegal activities in central London.
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4 months ago

Migrants and homeless people are cleared out of Paris during the Olympics

Hundreds of migrants and homeless people in Paris were moved from the streets to temporary lodging ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
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Semi-pro footballers jailed for 260m drug plot

The group of six semi-professional footballers operating a drug gang on an industrial level were jailed for supplying class A and B drugs, with cocaine valued at up to 260m seized from storage units.

Jailed: The drug dealer who posed as successful luxury car businessman

Police seized over 20,000 in crack cocaine and heroin from a drug dealer posing as a successful businessman.

Semi-pro footballers jailed for 260m drug plot

The group of six semi-professional footballers operating a drug gang on an industrial level were jailed for supplying class A and B drugs, with cocaine valued at up to 260m seized from storage units.

Jailed: The drug dealer who posed as successful luxury car businessman

Police seized over 20,000 in crack cocaine and heroin from a drug dealer posing as a successful businessman.
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#knife-attack

Switzerland: 'Several' wounded in knife attack DW 05/15/2024

A man attacked and injured several people in a knife attack in Zofingen, Switzerland, leading to multiple hospitalizations.

Switzerland: Police arrest knife attack suspect DW 05/16/2024

A man attacked and injured multiple people in Zofingen with a knife before being arrested.

Switzerland: 'Several' wounded in knife attack DW 05/15/2024

A man attacked and injured several people in a knife attack in Zofingen, Switzerland, leading to multiple hospitalizations.

Switzerland: Police arrest knife attack suspect DW 05/16/2024

A man attacked and injured multiple people in Zofingen with a knife before being arrested.
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Essex Police officers help seize tens of thousands of pounds and drugs as part of op

Partnership among police forces led to successful operation seizing cash, drugs, and vehicles, highlighting the effectiveness of collaboration in tackling cross-border crimes.

Dozens arrested at Columbia University as New York police disperse Gaza protest

Dozens of students arrested after police clear pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University.

Armed assault suspect shot dead by NYPD-federal task force during 'violent struggle' inside NYC store: police

A gun-wielding assault suspect was shot dead by a joint NYPD-federal task force in Manhattan after a violent struggle.
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Man arrested after large police presence seen in Elm Park

A man was arrested on suspicion of obstruction of a bailiff in Elm Park.
Emergency services, including police, ambulance, and fire brigade, responded to an incident in Rosewood Avenue.

Gang members who carried out string of terrifying shootings in Hackney jailed

Four gang members jailed for 76 years for drug-related violence in east London.

500 police deployed for protests in London amid tensions over Israel-Gaza war

500 officers deployed for London demonstrations
Pro-Palestine march and pro-Israel counter protest with conditions under the Public Order Act

Man arrested after large police presence seen in Elm Park

A man was arrested on suspicion of obstruction of a bailiff in Elm Park.
Emergency services, including police, ambulance, and fire brigade, responded to an incident in Rosewood Avenue.

Gang members who carried out string of terrifying shootings in Hackney jailed

Four gang members jailed for 76 years for drug-related violence in east London.

500 police deployed for protests in London amid tensions over Israel-Gaza war

500 officers deployed for London demonstrations
Pro-Palestine march and pro-Israel counter protest with conditions under the Public Order Act
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Peel police and CBSA recover 20 stolen cars, arrest 3 | CBC News

Joint investigation led to recovery of 20 stolen vehicles and three arrests.
Stolen vehicles were being loaded in an industrial location in Bolton for shipment overseas.
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Orpington man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal crash in Esher

A man from Orpington was arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal crash in Esher involving a car and a moped.

Two arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found in Croydon park

Two individuals arrested for suspicion of murder after human remains discovered in Croydon park.
Remains believed to belong to one victim, with police working on identification and conducting a post-mortem examination.

Orpington man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal crash in Esher

A man from Orpington was arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal crash in Esher involving a car and a moped.

Two arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found in Croydon park

Two individuals arrested for suspicion of murder after human remains discovered in Croydon park.
Remains believed to belong to one victim, with police working on identification and conducting a post-mortem examination.
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Police swoop in on gang smuggling 1m of cocaine in broom handles

Armed police arrest gang of men who imported cocaine hidden on broom handles
Drugs were imported by coating broomsticks in a lacquer containing cocaine
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5 months ago

Spanish police bust Malaga crime group forcing women into prostitution

Authorities dismantled a criminal organization in Malaga that forced hundreds of women into prostitution, operating in four brothels on Costa del Sol.
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