Keywords: Gangs


Ecuador arrests alleged gang leader amid crackdown on organized crime

Authorities in Ecuador announced the arrest of a senior gang leader accused of controlling major criminal activities in the capital city, Quito, as the government intensifies its campaign against organized crime and drug-related violence. The suspect, identified by officials as Eduardo Gomez, also known......

Ecuador plans expansion of mega-prisons to combat organized crime

The government of Ecuador has announced plans to expand its network of high-security prisons as part of an aggressive strategy to combat organized crime and gang violence. Interior Minister John Reimberg stated that authorities are prepared to build “as many prisons as necessary” to contain......

Nigeria: Deadly attack by armed gangs kills soldiers and local fighters

At least 20 people, including members of the security forces, were killed during an attack by armed gangs in central Nigeria, highlighting the persistent insecurity affecting several regions of the country. The incident occurred in Plateau State, an area that has experienced recurring violence involving......

Europol warns of sophisticated cocaine smuggling routes into Europe

Europol has warned that cocaine trafficking into Europe has reached record levels, with criminal networks increasingly relying on advanced technology and sophisticated concealment techniques. According to a report released Tuesday by the EU police agency, drug gangs are diversifying their routes and......

Haitian security forces step up operations against gangs

Haitian security forces have intensified their operations against criminal gangs in Port-au-Prince, as authorities seek to restore order in areas long affected by armed violence. Police operations are now being conducted daily in parts of the capital that have been largely controlled by gangs in recent......

UK court jails seven men for up to 35 years in child exploitation gang case

A British court has sentenced seven men to prison terms ranging from 12 to 35 years for their role in the sexual abuse of two young girls over a five-year period. The case is part of the broader scandal of so-called "grooming gangs" that has shaken the United Kingdom for decades. Judge Jonathan......

Haiti’s president warns at the UN: “Our country is at war”

Speaking at the United Nations, Haiti’s transitional president Laurent Saint-Cyr described his country as “a nation at war”, urging the international community to step up its support. He painted a grim picture: daily killings, mass displacement of over one million people,......

Calls grow for new international anti-gang force in Haiti

The United States and Haiti urged on Monday the creation of a stronger international mission to combat gang violence, proposing to transform the current multinational security mission into a more robust “anti-gang force.” The appeal comes ahead of a crucial United Nations Security Council......

Violence in Haiti: Eight missing after armed raid on orphanage

At least eight people, including a well-known Irish missionary and a young child, are missing after armed men attacked the Saint-Hélène orphanage in the Kenscoff area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The facility, operated by the international charity Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs, provides......