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Organized crime groups in Brazil are increasingly involved in the illicit trade of prescription weight-loss medications, exploiting high demand and lax border controls to profit from smuggled pharmaceuticals.

After evading detection for 389 days, a suspect in the Zabounis murder case secretly crossed into free Cyprus, uncovering a complex conflict between Greek and Russian-speaking organized crime groups and complicating extradition efforts.

Organized crime groups in Latvia and neighboring countries are actively collaborating on the cross-border production and distribution of illegal cigarettes and their components, according to Latvian tax and customs police.

An Icelandic criminologist, Margrét Valdimarsdóttir, warns that police information indicates active organized crime groups in Iceland are exploiting children for criminal activities, describing the situation as a 'very frightening world'.

An operation in Rotorua, New Zealand, targeting large-scale commercial cannabis growing operations linked to Vietnamese organized crime groups, resulted in over a dozen arrests and the seizure of $6.5 million worth of cannabis.

Seoul police have arrested 40 alleged members of four organized crime groups on charges including participation in a criminal organization and violent assault, signaling a return of 1950s gang legacies.

Chinese organized crime groups are reportedly generating as much as $1 billion annually through sophisticated tap-to-pay fraud schemes. These schemes are specifically targeting retailers and banks, leading to significant financial losses.

A former official warns that Chinese organized crime groups are exploiting a loophole by using 6-methyl nicotine in flavored disposable vapes to evade FDA oversight and target youth.

Organized crime groups from Brazil reportedly chose Lisbon not for its climate or gastronomy, but after a cold assessment of the Portuguese judicial system's vulnerability, which proved correct.

Germany's Interior Ministry has warned that Russian intelligence services are collaborating with organized crime groups for contract killings, as Bundeswehr General Pistorius visits Kyiv amidst ongoing drone attacks despite a ceasefire.

Police conducted raids in Podgorica, Montenegro, targeting members of organized crime groups and seizing cocaine, with checks also performed on hospitality and gambling establishments.

Finland's Criminal Sanctions Agency (Rise) reports that organized crime groups are attempting to infiltrate the private lives of officials, including forming personal relationships.

A 55-year-old Polish man, wanted since autumn 2024 for his involvement in organized crime groups that smuggled at least a ton of drugs into the EU, has been arrested in Spain.

Seven men, including suspected members of organized crime groups, have been arrested in Japan for allegedly robbing approximately 420 million yen (US$2.6 million) in Tokyo's Ueno District earlier this year.

A former FBI Special Agent, known for infiltrating various organized crime groups including the Mafia and cartels, shares his fears about one particular group above the rest.

Montenegrin official Bečić stated that anyone who has broken the law or engaged in criminal activity will be held accountable, citing over 45,000 controls on organized crime groups and 7,000 checks on establishments they frequent.

Interpol data reveals that sophisticated organized crime groups are systematically stealing vehicles in Canada and selling them to buyers in Russia, with nearly 5,000 recovered units traced back.

DISY parliamentary candidate George Pamborides has claimed that organized crime groups have successfully infiltrated political institutions, as he announced his intention to run for president in 2028.

Organized crime groups are increasingly using encrypted messaging applications to recruit young individuals, leading to 'gun-for-hire' plots and incidents like recent shootings at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. This trend presents a significant challenge for law enforcement in identifying and apprehending those responsible.

Organized crime groups are reportedly avoiding Sweden, leading to a significant decrease in burglaries and thefts across the country. This trend suggests a shift in criminal activity or increased effectiveness of preventative measures.

A gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has been released from prison, prompting warnings from Findlay about potential 'unfinished business' from organized crime groups.

Croatian police reportedly suspect links to organized crime groups, while an official named Franković has been granted police protection.

A global financial crime watchdog has issued a warning that organized crime groups are utilizing cryptocurrencies to move billions of dollars.

Police conducted extensive raids across the Montenegrin coast, from Ulcinj to Boka Kotorska, targeting properties linked to organized criminal groups, leading to the arrest of a member of the "Škaljari" clan.

A recent police report has revealed that 510 organized crime groups are currently active in 2024. The report highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating criminal organizations.

Finnish authorities announced the seizure of 300 kilograms of drugs since December, as part of an operation focused on organized crime groups in Sweden that transport substances to Finland.

An alarming trend is emerging in Europe where children, like Sosa Henkoma, are being exploited and forced into arms trafficking by organized crime groups, turning victims into perpetrators.

Europol has successfully dismantled a human smuggling network, leading to an arrest in Hungary. The operation targeted organized crime groups involved in illicit trafficking.

Organized crime groups are increasingly targeting U.S. freight, stealing a wide range of goods from lobster to laptops. This cargo theft is costing the U.S. trucking industry an estimated $18 million every day.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called on US President Donald Trump to take more action to reduce the smuggling of weapons from the US into Mexico, stating that these weapons strengthen organized crime groups.

US and Ecuador launch military operation against organized crime groups  AP News

Centre Party MP Karl Gauti Hjaltason has raised concerns in Alþingi about the doubling of organized crime groups in Iceland since 2017, advocating for stronger measures to combat the issue.

Interpol has launched a coordinated international operation targeting West African organized crime groups responsible for widespread online romance fraud, resulting in dozens of arrests across multiple countries.

Short-term apartment rentals are increasingly being used by organized crime groups in Belgium to store drugs, weapons, and cash, as well as to shelter individuals involved in criminal activities.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has recovered 392 vehicles, valued at an estimated $28 million, that were tracked to various ports and intended for export by organized crime groups.

A BIRN investigation details the journey of a Serbian mercenary who transitioned from fighting in Ukraine to becoming a hitman for Balkan organized crime groups. The report, titled 'Ticket Out,' uncovers his involvement in contract killings.

Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report that organized crime groups are taking their communities 'hostage' by running rampant and entering homes in the western Amazon Forest.

Iceland's Ministry of Justice plans to reduce the number of police districts from nine to four or five and will broaden and clarify the definition of organized crime groups.

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.

Organized crime groups have reportedly discovered a new lucrative target: high-quality, expensive handmade cheeses, leading to a series of unusual but profitable thefts, including a 'great cheddar robbery'.

An investigative team used GPS trackers on stolen e-bikes to map out the routes taken by thieves and identify the organized crime groups, dubbed the 'bike mafia,' behind the thefts.

Slovak police have launched 'Operation Tábor' targeting organized crime groups, leading to house searches and the arrest of a prison guard as part of a crackdown on a drug network.

Organized crime groups are reportedly recruiting minors to film scenes of torture and assassinations, using these videos to intimidate rivals and demonstrate completed tasks.

The failure of Serbia and North Macedonia to maintain liaisons to the EU’s criminal justice agency, partly due to political reasons, is a significant setback to vital cooperation against cross-border organized crime groups.

Organized crime groups in Southeast Asia are reportedly stealing urns and demanding ransom from families, with one urn hall in Malaysia suspecting this new tactic.

A former FBI Special Agent, Joaquin Garcia, who infiltrated various organized crime groups, has expressed his fears about one particular group above the rest.

European intelligence agencies are concerned that the cornered Iranian regime might use leaders of organized crime groups active in Europe, offering protection in exchange for services, and do not rule out actions by Iranian sleeper cells.

The raid that killed a most wanted cartel leader was the president’s biggest bet yet, doubling down on her historic offensive against Mexico’s organized crime groups.