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world-news28 days ago•16 min saved

Malawi Police Rescue British Auditor After Fatal Shootout with Kidnappers

British auditor Nusrat Osman was rescued by Malawian police on September 18 after being kidnapped in Blantyre on September 11. A police operation resulted in the deaths of four suspected abductors and the injury of Deputy Inspector General Noel Kayira. Osman, 47, was reunited with her family and is undergoing medical and psychological assessments. Authorities have not disclosed the motive for the abduction, which occurred without any ransom demand.

via AP News|

#blantyre #kidnapping #malawi

world28 days ago•0 min saved

British Auditor Rescued in Malawi After Deadly Police Raid

Nusrat Osman, a 47-year-old British auditor, was rescued by Malawian police on Thursday after being kidnapped in Blantyre on September 11. The operation resulted in the deaths of four suspected abductors and injuries to a senior police officer. Osman was reunited with her family and is reported to be stable, though authorities have not yet disclosed the motive for the abduction.

via The Guardian|

#blantyre #kidnapping #malawi

world29 days ago

British woman freed in Malawi raid that kills four suspects

A 47-year-old British woman, Nusrat Osman, was rescued by Malawian police on Thursday after being kidnapped nearly a week earlier. The operation near Blantyre resulted in the deaths of four suspected abductors and injuries to a senior police officer.

via BBC|

#blantyre #kidnapping #malawi

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Jerusalem police uncover Second Temple–era burial cave during Silwan 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.

via Fox News|

#archaeology #israel #jerusalem

world5 months ago•178 min saved

Thousands flock to illegal French teknival on military site despite explosives risk

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.

via CNN|

#bourges-teknival #france #illegal-rave

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Kyiv Gunman Siege Ends; Six Dead in Supermarket Attack

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.

via CBS News|

#gun-violence #hostage-crisis #kyiv

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Police Crack Down on £3m Illegal TV Piracy Network with 10 Servers Seized

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.

via BBC|

#copyright-infringement #illegal-streaming #iptv-piracy

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Gunman on the run after triple-murder in Lake Cargelligo, NSW

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.

via AP News|

#gun-violence #gunman #lake-cargelligo

world11 months ago•7 min saved

Rio's Deadly Police Raid Highlights Brazil’s Ongoing Crime Crisis

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.

via CNN|

#criminal-networks #gang-violence #organized-crime

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Brazil Launches Inquiry into Deadly Rio Gang Raid That Killed Over 130

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.

via CBS News|

#brazil #gang-violence #massacre

world11 months ago•0 min saved

Rio de Janeiro Violence: 64 Dead in Major Police Raid

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.

via The Independent|

#gang-raid #police-operation #red-command

world1 year ago•1 min saved

South African Police Seize R350 Million Crystal Meth Lab, Arrest Five Foreign Nationals

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.

via BBC|

#crystal-meth #drug-bust #illegal-drugs

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Trump’s UK Visit Sparks Royal Celebrations and Security Measures

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.

via The New York Times|

#police-operation #threats #trump

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Authorities Search Ozarks Caves for Escaped Prisoner Grant Hardin

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.

via KHBS|

#arkansas-state-police #fort-smith #grant-hardin

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

South Africa Blocks Supplies to 4,000 Miners in Illegal Mine Standoff

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.

via CBS News|

#human-rights #illegal-mining #police-operation