Organised Crime

Macron warns ISIS leader’s death not the end of the group

French President Emmanuel Macron has gone on Twitter to warn that the death of ISIS group founder and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is a knock for the extremist organization, but…

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Trump confirms ISIS leader al-Baghdadi killed in US operation

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that US special forces had killed "Islamic State" (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northern Syria. "Last night, the United States brought the…

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Albanian police say they foiled Iranian ‘terrorist’ plot

Albanian police said they had thwarted a planned attack by a Tehran-backed “terrorist cell” against opponents of the Tehran regime in the Balkan country last year involving three Iranians…

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3D gun used in Halle shooting, experts urge that it serves as an eye opener

The creation of 3D printed guns by the neo-Nazi who launched a shooting attack in Germany must act as a warning to security services, experts have said. Stephan Balliet…

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Ceremony held to commemorate the anniversary of the 2002 Bali bombings

Relatives of the victims of the 2002 Bali bombings mourn in front of the Bali Bombing Memorial on the 17th anniversary of the bombing, in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, 12 October…

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Germany in shock after Halle shooting, Merkel attends vigil for victims

German Chancellor Angela Merkel attended a vigil on Wednesday night in Berlin and expressed "solidarity for all Jews on the holy day of Yom Kippur". Two people were killed by…

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German police open terrorism investigation after eight injured in truck attack

German police have opened a terrorism investigation after eight people were injured by a lorry that rammed into traffic. Officers have arrested a Syrian man in connection with the incident…

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Terrorist risk still ‘very high’ in France

France’s interior minister said on Monday that the terrorist risk remained “high” to “very high” in France following the killing of four police personnel by a radicalized colleague. Minister Christophe…

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US terrorist designations under amended Executive Order to modernize sanctions to combat terrorism

US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order modernizing and strengthening sanctions authorities to combat terrorism. The Executive Order is the most significant update of terrorist designation authorities since the…

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Eurojust launches Judicial Counter-Terrorism Register

Ladislav Hamran President of Eurojust gives a press conference to Launch of Judicial Counter-Terrorism Register (CTR) at Eurojust in Brussels, Belgium, 05 September 2019. The EU-wide Judicial Counter-Terrorism Register will…

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With ISIS down but not out, continued vigilance is key, UN Security Council told

Despite ISIS’s territorial defeat in Syria, the terrorist group, also known as Da’esh “continues to aspire to global relevance”, the United Nations top counter-terrorism officials warned the Security Council. “It…

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Norway mosque shooting investigated as terrorist act

A shooting at a mosque in Norway is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, police say. A gunman opened fire on the Al-Noor Islamic Centre, on the outskirts…

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Warning on increasing possible terrorist drone use in attacks

EU Security Commissioner Julian King on Saturday warned about the potential use of drones to carry out terrorist attacks. In an interview with the German newspaper, Welt, which was published online…

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UN warns new wave of terrorist attacks possible before end of year

The United Nations has warned that a recent pause in international terrorist violence may soon end, with a new wave of attacks possible before the end of the year. Specialist…

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Massacre by Boko Haram in Nigeria

At least 65 people have lost their lives after suspected Boko Haram militants opened fire on a funeral in Nigeria's north-eastern state of Borno. Gunmen arrived on motorcycles and in…

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Huge international police operation against Balkan cartel trafficking cocaine around the globe

Law enforcement agencies from across the globe teamed up against a Balkan organised criminal network suspected of large-scale cocaine trafficking from South America to Europe using private planes. The…

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Threat level system in the UK updated to include all forms of terrorism

Changes to the terrorism threat level system come into effect on Tuesday 23rd July in the United Kingdom. The changes, which follow an extensive review into the country’s approach to…

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Four beheaded by ISIS in Egypt

At least two people were killed by a suicide bombing in North Sinai hours after four headless bodies were found in the same area. The victims of the bombing were…

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Another major operation against organized crime in Italy

Italian police on Thursday arrested 14 people in an international operation against the Calabria-based 'Ndrangheta mafia. The operation was aimed at the Muià 'ndrina group, affiliated with the powerful…

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UPDATED: Missile among weapons seized during raids across Italy

Italian security forces conducted a series of raids in the north of the country during which several weapons, including assault weapons and even an air-to-air missile, were discovered. Italian media…

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Fresh crackdown in the UK in fight against dirty money

The British government is giving new impetus to the fight against money laundering. Through the Economic Crime Plan the British Government intends to draw together actions to overhaul the approach…

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Photo Story: Spanish operation against ‘Narco-Speedboats’

A handout photo made available by Spanish Civil Guard on 11 July 2019 of the security forces' operation against a network of 'Narco-Speedboats', used to move huge amount hash from…

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ISIS still a serious threat

Islamic State poses a challenge to all countries in the world, while rival terrorist group al Qaeda is resurgent and could be plotting attacks in Europe, the UK's security minister…

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Tunisia bans niqab in government buildings

Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed has banned the wearing of the niqab, which covers the entire face apart from the eyes, in government offices, citing security reasons. The order…

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ISIS takes responsibility for Tuesday’s suicide attack in Tunisia

ISIS, know also as Daesh or ISIL, has claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Tunis, the group’s Amaq news agency said on Thursday. A wanted militant wearing an explosives…

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EU TE-SAT Report: Terrorism in the EU became more complex in 2018

In 2018, terrorism continued to represent a major security threat in EU Member States. Horrific attacks killed thirteen people and injured many more. A stark increase in the number…

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Bosnian man arrested in Germany over Paris 2015 terrorist attacks

German security forces have arrested a Bosnian man wanted in connection with the 2015 Paris attacks and are preparing his extradition to Belgium. The man has only been identified as…

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Germany lost track of 160 ‘ISIS supporters

The German government has lost track of more than 160 German ISIS supporters who traveled to Syria and Iraq to join the terror group, the Welt am Sonntag newspaper has…

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Spanish Police disrupt criminal organisation which financed Al Qaeda

The Spanish National Police (Policia Nacional) disrupted a criminal organisation which was financing Al Qaeda terrorist militias. The complex operation was carried out in the Spanish cities of Madrid,…

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Seizures of cocaine in Europe hit record amount

Europe is seeing signs of an increase in cocaine availability, with seizures of the drug at record levels. This is according to the European Drug Report 2019: Trends and Developments,…

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French police appeal for information after Lyon bombing

French police have made an appeal for information in their hunt for a man suspected of planting a parcel bomb in Lyon on Friday afternoon. In the explosion 13 people…

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Interpol busts international pedophilia ring

A two-year international operation coordinated by INTERPOL has led to the rescue of 50 children, as well as the arrest and prosecution of child sex offenders in Thailand, Australia and…

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UK security services foiled 19 major terror attacks over past two years

Home Secretary Sajid Javid revealed in a speech Monday that the the tempo of terror activity is increasing. He said that in the past two years they have foiled…

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France foils terrorist attack

The French Interior Minister announced that it had foiled a terrorist act in France and is holding four suspects in custody. Police sources said the four suspects had been arrested…

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Isis claim responsibility for Easter Sunday attacks… Footage emerges of one of the Sri Lankan terrorist entering a church

Isis have just claimed Sunday’s suicide attacks in Sri Lanka, claiming they were the work of “fighters of the Islamic State” via their Amaq news agency. The group did not…

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UPDATED: The Sri Lanka Bombings: Children of Asos owner among the foreign victims

Anders Holch Povlsen, Denmark’s richest man and Asos owner, has said three of his children were killed in the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sir Lanka. Anders Holch Povlsen's four…

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ISIS takes responsibility for Sunday’s attack in Saudi Arabia

ISIS is claiming that it was behind an attack on Sunday on a Saudi Interior Ministry building in the town of Zulfi. An attack in which all four gunmen…

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Four men arrested in terror probe at Luton Airport

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of belonging to a banned extremist organisation after arriving in the UK from Sri Lanka. Scotland Yard said the suspects, all Sri Lankan…

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Joint European police action against Albanian drugs traffickers

Police in five European countries carried out a huge strike against a gang of Albanian drugs traffickers, making 67 arrests. A total of about 650 police officers in Belgium, the…

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Council of Europe calls for more robust and effective action against corruption in the Maltese government and police

In an evaluation report published today, the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) assessed the effectiveness of the framework in place in Malta to prevent corruption amongst…

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German police prevent possible terrorist attack

Police in Germany have arrested ten people on suspicion of planning an Islamist terror attack. The arrests were made after some 200 police officers carried out raids in the states…

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Thatcher had warned Reagan two years before Lockerbie bombing that US raids on Libya risked acts of revenge

Newly released secret documents placed in the National Archives in Kew, in the United Kingdom show that British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was deeply troubled by US plans to attack…

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New Zealand government to announce tighter gun laws within 10 days

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Monday that her Cabinet had agreed in principle upon tighter gun laws for New Zealand. The Christchurch terror attack has prompted the government to quickly…

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Killing of New York crime boss Cali doesn’t appear to be mafia-related

The fatal shooting death last week of reputed New York crime boss Francesco "Frank" Cali does not appear to be mafia related according to sources quoted by CNN. A 24-year-old…

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Italian authorities on alert after Christchurch attacks

Italian authorities have warned that there is a risk that the terror attack in New Zealand that killed at least 49 people may spur copycat attacks or reprisals in…

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Evacuations at the University of Essex due to suspicious package

Police evacuated several buildings at the University of Essex after a suspicious package was reported. It comes after Edinburgh’s Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) headquarters and several buildings at the…

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Irish Police helping British colleagues investigate London parcel bombs

The Irish Police or Gardaí announced that it was helping British colleagues investigate who mailed three small bombs to two of London’s airports and a major rail station on Tuesday.…

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Islamic State fighters’ to lose German citizenship

German media is reported that the German Government has agreed to strip fighters of the "Islamic State" (IS) militant group of their citizenship. According to Deutsche Welle (DW) has tried…

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Bin Laden’s son stripped of Saudi’s citizenship after US issued a $1million reward for his capture – Updated

The Independent reports that Hamza bin Laden, the son of former Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has been stripped of citizenship by Saudi Arabia. The country's interior ministry announced the move in a…

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Wildlife crime: global seizures and arrests in transcontinental operation

Interpol: An international operation against the illegal trade in wildlife and timber has seen hundreds of seizures worldwide as well as suspects arrested. Codenamed Thunderstorm and targeting the people and networks…

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€15-20 million worth of cannabis resin seized in the Mediterranean Sea in what the Guardia di Finanza link to a dangerous Maltese criminal organisation

Italian police agents seized over 10 tonnes of cannabis resin worth up to €20 million in a dramatic high-seas operation, police said on Thursday. Italy's Guardia di Finanza (GDF) finance…

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