The German Bundeswehr will support the UN mission in Haiti with air transport to help move equipment. The UN mission, approved last year, aims to combat criminal gangs controlling large parts of the country.

A top Belgian official stated that criminal gangs are exploiting flexible short-term rentals, similar to Airbnb, to store and pack drugs, as well as stash weapons and cash, benefiting from booming e-commerce.

Argentina and Ecuador are strengthening cooperation against organized crime, with Buenos Aires officially designating three Ecuadorian criminal gangs as 'terrorist organizations'.

The Kenyan government has mandated a new crackdown on drug trafficking in Mombasa, with PS Omollo instructing officers to dismantle trafficking networks and combat organized criminal gangs.

The Ol Kalou by-election campaigns in Kenya were marked by violence and the abuse of state power, with criminal gangs terrorizing voters remaining at large despite President Ruto’s directive.

Sweden is introducing a new law aimed at preventing criminal gangs from publishing advertisements for contract killings. The legislation seeks to curb the public solicitation of violence and murder by organized crime groups.

The Nigerian Senate has expressed grave concern over the country’s worsening security situation, warning that the abduction and killing of retired military officers by terrorists and criminal gangs represent a dangerous escalation.

A warning has been issued that Europe's most dangerous criminal gangs are thriving, with their ranks swelling to an estimated 400,000 members.

Following the signing of a peace deal in Colombia, left-wing rebels have been replaced by criminal gangs, leading to a tripling of cocaine production, with increasing amounts being sold to Europe and Asia.

Twenty-two countries, including France, Germany, Canada, and the US, condemned Iranian security services for their 'deplorable' use of international and local criminal gangs for overseas attacks, urging them to stop.

Swedish authorities are exploring new measures, including potential imprisonment for young teenagers, to curb the influence of criminal gangs increasingly recruiting children for violent acts.

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Brazilian President Lula has rejected the United States' designation of certain Brazilian criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, indicating a divergence in security policy between the two nations.

Reports highlight critical security failures that are allegedly contributing to the flow of firearms into the hands of criminal gangs, particularly in South Africa.

International criminal gangs are relentlessly targeting savers and investors, operating from technologically advanced office complexes and appearing to be overwhelmingly powerful. The article explores how individuals can protect themselves from these sophisticated cyberfraud schemes.

Authorities in Zawiya, a major oil city in western Libya, have launched a large-scale operation against criminal groups.

An unnamed EU country is reportedly considering implementing electronic bracelets to monitor children at risk of recruitment by criminal gangs. This measure aims to protect vulnerable youth from organized crime.

Opposition leader Sali Berisha has intensified accusations against Prime Minister Edi Rama's government, alleging deep-seated corruption and links to criminal gangs, particularly in connection with th

Kenyan politician Murkomen has claimed that some politicians are responsible for the increase in criminal gangs, which are reportedly being utilized as political enforcers. He stated that the country has 104 active gangs.

An article highlights how Integrity Security is improving its standards by recruiting from the officer corps, contrasting this with claims of ex-paramilitaries and criminal gangs infiltrating the private security sector.

Swedish police are investigating a series of bombings in residential areas, noting that while the supply of large civilian explosives has been curtailed, criminal gangs are now resorting to other methods, making it "unexplained" why more fatalities haven't occurred.

A new policy dubbed "Danish penalties for Swedish crimes" is facing criticism regarding its effectiveness in combating criminal gangs in Sweden.

Haiti is grappling with an intensifying spiral of violence, with criminal gangs controlling parts of the country, leading to thousands of deaths and over a million displaced. A new military mission is being proposed to address the crisis.

A historical narrative recounts the suffering of Albanian highlanders Kolë and Mark Miri Dedvukaj from Montenegro under communist criminal gangs, detailing their hardships and the unique circumstance of three funeral ceremonies for one of them.

A gun smuggler who imported military-grade firearms and sold them to Irish criminal gangs has had over €17,000 in cash returned to him after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) dropped money-laundering charges.

Providers are warning the UK government that moving English language tests for migrants online could create opportunities for fraudsters and criminal gangs, according to a letter sent to officials.

More than a thousand people, including civilians and children, have been killed in drone attacks as the Haitian government battles criminal gangs, leaving residents in constant fear.

The Kinahan cartel has solidified its links to criminal associates in Iran since the outbreak of war in the country.

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Christian Tetteh Yohonu, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has reiterated the police's resolute commitment to dismantling criminal gangs operating across the country and bringing them to justice.

The Benue state government has refuted claims of establishing a rehabilitation centre for hardened terrorists, stating that the proposed facility is intended for victims of forced recruitment into criminal gangs.

Swedish police are advising parents to keep track of their children's passports and ID cards, as criminal gangs often request these documents when exploiting minors for crimes.

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi of Türkiye met with his Bulgarian counterpart, Ivan Demerdzhiev, in Sofia to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting cooperation against criminal gangs.

Criminal gangs in Denmark are reportedly recruiting children as young as 13, leading to criticism that the government is not taking the issue seriously enough.

Icelandic police are participating in Europol's OTF GRIMM action group, which combats the recruitment of child contract killers. The group targets opponents of the Iranian clerical regime and criminal gangs like Foxtrot.

Organized criminal gangs are reportedly continuing to target luxury watches, with Union striker Mohamed Fuseini among those who have been attacked in broad daylight.

In the drug-ridden city of Durán, Ecuador, police are confronting criminal gangs that are reportedly collaborating with the Albanian mafia and Mexican cartels.

Despite Sweden's appeals to Turkey to halt the manufacturing and open sale of pirated pistols that have flooded Swedish criminal gangs, a weapons seller contacted by SvD still offered deliveries to Sweden.

Keiko Fujimori, daughter of Peru's former president, has become the new head of state, promising a tough stance against criminal gangs, similar to her father's approach.

An international law enforcement operation, dubbed 'Operation Hard Ball,' has led to the arrest of 24 individuals with links to India-based criminal gangs across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Separately, Albanian authorities have arrested the head of a criminal group involved in trafficking tons of cocaine and marijuana from Albania and Latin America to the EU and Turkey.

The police chief stated that authorities have not yet managed to break the power of criminal gangs, indicating ongoing challenges in combating organized crime.

Criminal gangs are reportedly exploiting the excitement around political convoys and rallies in Kenya, using them as cover to commit robberies and target VIPs.

The US, UK, Canada, and 19 other nations have condemned Iran's security services for their 'deplorable' use of international and local criminal gangs for plots in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Swedish authorities are considering new measures to combat the influence of criminal gangs, which are increasingly recruiting children for violent acts. Proposals include lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13, with potential prison sentences for serious cases.

An increasing number of young girls in southern Sweden are suspected of serious crimes, reportedly being targeted by online recruiters for criminal gangs.

A new High Street crime unit is being launched in the UK to specifically target criminal gangs that use legitimate shops as fronts for illegal activities. This initiative comes after a BBC investigation exposed the prevalence of such practices.

Organized criminal gangs are increasingly targeting catalytic converters from parked cars across Europe and Greece, making it a widespread and difficult-to-combat phenomenon.

Swedish authorities announced plans to introduce electronic bracelets to monitor children at risk of being recruited by criminal gangs. The measure aims to track and protect vulnerable youth.

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly announced that the gardaí possess a "good picture" of the number and organizational structure of various criminal gangs operating within the country.

Criminal gangs are reportedly recruiting children as young as 13 across Europe for violent acts, including planting explosives and shootings, in what are described as 'hit jobs'.

In Germany, thieves are stealing tons of used frying oil from restaurants and illegally reselling it, leading to a criminal business.

Residents of Ambo, Ethiopia, describe their city as being 'under siege' by 'criminal gangs,' with social media revelations exposing disturbing abuses.

PS Omollo has declared that criminal gangs and political goonism will not be tolerated in Kenya, emphasizing a crackdown on such activities.

A major blow has been dealt to one of Scotland's most violent criminal gangs, which had a presence in Spain and was involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.

The UK economy is losing £700m annually due to a cargo theft crisis, with criminal gangs operating with near impunity, prompting investigations by leading detectives like Mike Dawber.

Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi has pledged a relentless fight against criminal gangs, emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and children from their influence.

Beijing police have successfully dismantled several criminal gangs involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit audio equipment.

Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.

A Human Rights Watch report reveals that 17 children were killed by government drones in 10 months of offensives that resulted in no casualties among gang leaders

Police are investigating a shooting incident on Marathonos Avenue in Nea Makri, Greece, with initial information suggesting a possible clash between Turkish criminal organizations.

Drug cartels in Mexico are not just criminal gangs; in many areas, they act like shadow governments. The moment has also revived memories of another infamous kingpin, Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, also k

The Benue State Government clarified that its planned rehabilitation center is for youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, distinguishing them from hardened terrorists.

A senior Home Office leader's doctoral research, based on a survey of 916 Chinese students in the UK, indicates that many are being pressured by criminal gangs.

Criminal gangs in Belgium are reportedly using Airbnb properties to store drugs and weapons, raising fears that the country is becoming a 'narco-state'. Belgian authorities are expressing concern over this trend.

Swedish criminal gangs are reportedly using a new fraud method to target Norwegian businesses, gaining access to millions of kroner which often end up in cryptocurrency.

Denmark's Conservative Youth organization is advocating for a ban on additional criminal gangs, citing concerns about public safety and order.

A UN agency has warned that educated English speakers are being trafficked into Asian scam centers through fake job advertisements. These criminal gangs are luring individuals with promises of employment.

The family of a missing Rohingya footballer fears he is among 500 people believed to have died in recent shipwrecks off Myanmar, as he sought a better future after facing attacks from military, rebels, and criminal gangs.

The UK Border Force has issued a warning that criminal gangs are luring young people with cheap holidays to smuggle drugs. Over 600 passengers have already been arrested at UK airports in 2026 in connection with such activities.

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Criminal gangs are reportedly using women to distract unsuspecting drivers, making them vulnerable to deadly robberies on highways. The women act as decoys before their male accomplices strike.

A rights group reports that more than 5,300 individuals remain held in scam centers across Myanmar. A UN report previously found these facilities are operated by foreign nationals who were trafficked by criminal gangs.

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A new study has uncovered that Barcelona served as a refuge for criminal gangs from Marseille who collaborated with the Nazis after the end of World War II.

Reports indicate that nearly all mining operations in Venezuela are under the control of criminal gangs or Colombian guerrilla groups, leading to a phenomenon dubbed 'blood gold'.

Reports from Sweden reveal how criminal gangs are exploiting children to launder money. This exploitation highlights a concerning trend in organized crime.

Freedom and independence of media worldwide are facing severe attacks from governments, corporations, tycoons, autocrats, criminal gangs, and law enforcement agencies, according to experts.

The Swedish government announced plans to equip young people with electronic tags to address the increasing recruitment of minors by criminal gangs, who exploit the fact that juveniles face less severe penalties.

Three Swedish individuals with known ties to criminal gangs have been ordered to be expelled from Norway.

The number of criminal gangs operating within Irish prisons has almost doubled over the past year, creating significant operational strain for authorities. This surge in gang activity poses new challenges for prison management and security.

Ecuador's government has announced plans to construct as many new prisons as necessary to intensify its fight against criminal gangs. This initiative aims to bolster the country's efforts to curb gang violence and improve security.

An undercover reporter successfully purchased cannabis from a dealer operating on a UK high street, highlighting concerns from experts that shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs for illegal drug sales.

This article focuses on the activities and presence of criminal gangs in the Gurdaspur region of India.

Criminal gangs dominate the Cape Flats in South Africa, leading to over 200 deaths monthly. Questions are being raised about the state's ability to intervene effectively and restore order.

A new policy allowing 'Danish penalties for Swedish crimes' is being implemented, but criminologist David Sausdal from Lund University argues it will not be effective in combating criminal gangs.

The Nigerian army announced that at least 65 members of criminal groups were killed during a recent operation.

The head of the Icelandic National Police Association states that police officers use numbers instead of names on reports to protect their privacy, not due to fear of criminal gangs, allowing them to separate their professional and private lives.

As a deadline for Cambodia's scam crackdown approaches, criminal gangs are reportedly fleeing the country, leaving behind victims of human trafficking and forced labor.

Residents in some areas of South Africa have been without mains water for weeks, leading to criminal gangs exploiting the crisis.

Ecuador, with support from the United States, has initiated a two-week anti-drug operation against criminal gangs, deploying 75,000 police and soldiers and imposing a curfew in areas most affected by drug-related violence.

Iranian intelligence is reportedly hiring members of local criminal gangs to attack opponents abroad, with Swedish gang leaders having connections to Finland.

Criminal gangs are increasingly recruiting children to sell drugs, a trend observed across Europe, with a specific case from Wallis, Switzerland, illustrating the issue.

UK retailers report that criminal gangs are 'systematically' targeting shops, leading to 5.5 million incidents of shoplifting last year and costing £400 million, alongside increasing violence towards shop workers.

For eighteen years, Icelandic police have warned about the rise of criminal gangs and organized crime originating from other countries, noting a significant increase in these groups.

London police are utilizing drones and ebikes to target criminal gangs that recruit children via Snapchat to steal iPhones, offering cash rewards.