Keywords: Organized crime


Explosion at nightclub in northern Peru leaves more than 30 injured

An explosion at a nightclub in northern Peru left more than 30 people injured on Saturday, authorities said, prompting an investigation into what officials described as a suspected attack. The incident occurred in the city of Trujillo, located about 500 kilometers north of the capital, Lima. According......

Belgian police arrest 11 suspects after major cocaine seizure in Rotterdam

Authorities in Belgium have arrested 11 people following a major investigation into a criminal network suspected of importing large quantities of cocaine into Europe and laundering the profits. The arrests come after the seizure of more than three tons of cocaine at the Port of Rotterdam in Netherlands,......

Spain dismantles international drug trafficking network, 3.2 tons of cocaine seized

Spanish National Police announced on Tuesday the dismantling of a criminal organization specialized in international drug trafficking, resulting in the arrest of twelve individuals and the seizure of 3.2 tons of cocaine. The investigation, launched in early 2024, expanded internationally by mid-July......

Five young suspects arrested near Lyon after kidnapping of grenoble magistrate

French authorities have arrested five young suspects near Lyon following the kidnapping and detention of a magistrate from Grenoble and her mother, a case that has deeply shaken the judicial community. According to prosecutors, the arrests took place between late Saturday night and Sunday morning in......

French drug kingpin Firat Cinko sent to trial over international cocaine network

French judicial authorities have ordered the trial of Firat Cinko, widely regarded as one of the country’s most significant cocaine traffickers, marking a major step in a long-running investigation into international drug routes supplying France. According to judicial sources, investigating judges......

French customs seize 137 kilos of cocaine hidden in truck from Spain

French customs officers have seized nearly 137 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a truck traveling from Spain to the Netherlands, judicial authorities said on Wednesday, highlighting the growing use of road routes for cocaine trafficking in southwestern France. The drugs, packaged into 120 blocks with......

China executes four leaders of Myanmar-based criminal gangs

Chinese authorities have executed four senior figures linked to criminal gangs operating in northern Myanmar, according to state media reports released on Monday. The individuals were convicted of a series of serious crimes, including intentional homicide, large-scale telecom fraud, and drug trafficking.......

Italy: Fugitive member of 'Ndrangheta mafia arrested in Switzerland

Swiss authorities announced on Wednesday the arrest of a fugitive linked to the powerful Calabrian mafia, the 'Ndrangheta. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was apprehended on January 23 in Wetzikon, about 30 kilometers north of Zurich. The arrest was carried out based on an......

Spain dismantles Balkan cartel network, seizes 2.5 tons Of cocaine

Spanish police have dismantled a major cocaine trafficking network linked to the so-called Balkan cartel, resulting in the arrest of 30 suspects and the seizure of nearly 2.5 tons of cocaine, authorities announced on Thursday. Law enforcement officials said the operation targeted three interconnected......