All articles tagged with #police operation
Israeli police conducting a operation in Jerusalem's Silwan district uncovered a rock-cut burial cave dating to the Second Temple period, with the Israel Antiquities Authority inspecting the graves and securing the site as investigations into a deadly family feud continue.
More than 20,000 revelers attended an illegal teknival at a French military firing range near Bourges, despite the danger of unexploded ordnance. Authorities deployed around 600 police officers, issued dozens of fines for narcotics and driving offences, and treated about a dozen people for minor injuries as organizers held the event without authorization on a site historically used for testing cannons and missiles.
A gunman killed six people in Kyiv, firing on the street and later barricading inside a supermarket; after negotiators failed to secure surrender, Ukrainian police stormed the store and killed the attacker, who used a legally registered carbine. Investigators will examine the weapon permit as the incident unfolds amid a broader war-time security context in Ukraine.
Four people were arrested in a City of London Police-led crackdown across Greater Manchester and Lancashire on a £3m illegal TV streaming network. Ten servers and other equipment worth about £750,000 were seized as investigators say the operation disrupted an organised scheme that generated more than £3m in revenue and involved conspiracy to distribute copyright-infringing content and money laundering; suspects were released under investigation after servers were shut down following the tip from Sky.
A gunman killed three people and wounded another in two Lake Cargelligo locations, New South Wales; the suspect, whose name hasn’t been released, fled by vehicle and remains at large as heavily armed police search the town and cordon off areas while investigators pursue leads; the victims were local residents connected to the suspect, and the case is ongoing.
A massive police and military raid in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Red Command gang resulted in over 120 deaths, arrests, and seizures of weapons and drugs, highlighting Brazil's ongoing struggle with entrenched organized crime, community violence, and the complex social and political challenges involved in combating these criminal networks.
Brazilian President Lula condemned a police raid against a gang in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in 121 deaths, calling it a massacre and calling for an investigation into the circumstances of the operation, which involved intense clashes and drone attacks.
A massive police and military operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Red Command gang resulted in at least 60 deaths, with 2,500 officers involved, marking the city's largest raid and causing significant disruption including school closures.
South African police uncovered a $20 million crystal meth lab on a farm, arresting five individuals from North America and seizing manufacturing equipment, with others fleeing; the country is a major crystal meth market due to its geography and porous borders.
Britain is preparing its largest security operation since the 2023 coronation for President Trump's upcoming visit, involving extensive measures like drones, snipers, and armed police, heightened by recent threats and incidents, to ensure safety during his three-day stay.
Arkansas State Police clarified that their police presence in Fort Smith was part of a planned operation unrelated to the search for Grant Hardin, although they are also working to locate him in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
Over 4,000 illegal miners, known as Zama Zama, are trapped in an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, amid a standoff with authorities who have blocked supplies to force them out. The miners, mostly from neighboring countries, have been underground for months, with some emerging frail and weak. South African officials refuse to assist, labeling them criminals, while community members protest for their release. The operation, Vala Umgodi, has already led to over 1,000 arrests. Critics argue for the miners' right to life and fair trial.
Spanish police seized a record 13 tons of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment at the port of Algeciras, marking the country's largest-ever drug haul. The shipment originated from Guayaquil, Ecuador, a known drug-trafficking hub. A woman linked to the importing company was arrested in Toledo, while two other suspects remain at large. Spain's strategic location makes it a key entry point for drugs into Europe, with similar large-scale cocaine seizures in banana shipments occurring across the continent.
Italian police have rescued 33 Indian farm laborers from slave-like conditions in Verona, arresting two Indian men for exploiting them. The workers were promised jobs and better futures but were forced to work long hours for minimal pay to settle debts, with their passports confiscated. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of migrant worker exploitation in Italy.
A suspect has been arrested after allegedly taking hostages at a bar in the Dutch town of Ede, prompting the evacuation of about 150 homes. The assailant's motive is unclear, and there is no indication of terrorism. Three hostages were released earlier in the day, and the final hostage, believed to be an employee cleaning the bar, was let go later. The suspect, known to the judiciary and previously convicted of a crime, brandished multiple knives and had a backpack whose contents remain unclear. Authorities will now investigate the suspect's motive and mental state.