All articles tagged with #police operation
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.
A hostage situation in central Ede, Netherlands, involving a man with a black rucksack and knives claiming to have explosives, ended with the arrest of the suspect and the release of the last hostage. The motive and mental state of the suspect are under investigation. The mayor urged restraint in sharing videos of the incident, and sympathized with those affected by the situation. The affected establishment, Cafe Petticoat, is a popular late-night hangout in central Ede.
The San Francisco Police Department conducted a one-day shoplifting enforcement operation at a retail store on Mission Street, resulting in the arrest of 17 adults, two of whom had outstanding warrants. The arrests were primarily for petty theft, and stolen property was recovered and returned to the store. The operation, named "Blitz '23," aims to reduce retail thefts and hold perpetrators accountable, with similar operations planned for the future.
Vermont State Police are conducting a "police operation" in Morrisville as part of an active and ongoing investigation in a residential area on Center Road. A tactical unit, crisis negotiation team, and drone have been deployed, and the public is advised to avoid the area. There is no indication of any danger to the broader community.
Air traffic has resumed at Germany's Hamburg airport after a police operation was conducted in response to a threat against a plane from Tehran. The threat, sent via email, prompted all landings and take-offs to be halted. The plane was searched by federal police, and the German air force escorted it after it entered German airspace due to a bomb threat. Passengers were interviewed, and the airport fire brigade was involved in the search.
Haiti's police chief, Frantz Elbe, plans to launch an operation to recover the bodies of followers of an evangelical minister who led a deadly protest against a heavily armed gang in the suburb of Canaan. At least seven people were killed when gang members opened fire during the protest, and the death toll may be as high as 20. Haiti's national police condemned the protest and stated that the gang was armed with an "arsenal of war." The incident highlights the ongoing struggle against powerful gangs in Haiti and the emergence of civilian self-defense groups.