All articles tagged with #police raid
Authorities say SWAT officers found a suspected biolab inside a Las Vegas residence and arrested one person; the case is tied to the owner of an unauthorized biolab in California, and investigators say the probe is ongoing.
The Metropolitan Police in Merton conducted Operation Frostwatch, seizing 37 illegal or dangerous e-bikes and scooters, making 57 arrests, recovering weapons, and securing a closure order to combat crime and anti-social behaviour linked to gang activity and street offences.
A police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Penha favela, aimed at dismantling the Comando Vermelho gang, resulted in Brazil's deadliest raid with at least 121 deaths, but evidence suggests the operation was poorly planned, leaked, and failed to weaken the gang's control, raising questions about police tactics and accountability.
French police searched the home and offices of Culture Minister Rachida Dati as part of a corruption investigation related to undeclared payments from GDF Suez, amid her campaign to become Paris mayor. Dati denies wrongdoing, and the investigation also involves other cases including her dealings with Carlos Ghosn and undeclared jewelry. She aims to succeed Anne Hidalgo as mayor in 2026.
Brazil's deadliest police raid in Rio de Janeiro resulted in at least 121 deaths, sparking national and international criticism, while polls show widespread public support for tough security measures, creating a political dilemma for President Lula as he balances human rights concerns with public safety demands.
Brazil's President Lula announced plans for an independent inquiry into a deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in at least 121 deaths, calling it a 'disastrous' massacre, amid public support and international attention.
Residents of Rio de Janeiro have expressed support for Brazil's bloodiest police raid, highlighting ongoing issues of violence and law enforcement in the area.
A massive police raid in Rio de Janeiro targeting a criminal gang resulted in over 120 deaths, including police officers, with residents and officials reacting to the violence and controversy over the handling and manipulation of bodies.
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting a drug gang resulted in at least 119 deaths, including suspects and police, amid accusations of excessive force and concerns over human rights violations, marking one of the deadliest raids in the city's history.
Rio de Janeiro's police raid on drug traffickers resulted in at least 132 deaths, according to the public defender's office, with authorities claiming all victims were criminals and denouncing the operation as necessary against narcoterrorism, while residents and rights groups criticize the violence and possible extrajudicial killings.
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting a drug gang resulted in at least 64 deaths, including police officers, with the operation being one of the deadliest in recent Brazilian history. The raid involved thousands of officers, helicopters, and armored vehicles, and was met with violent resistance from gang members using drones and firearms. Human rights organizations condemned the violence, calling for investigations into the deaths, while the government defended the operation as a necessary fight against narcoterrorism.
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting a drug gang resulted in at least 64 deaths, 81 arrests, and significant destruction, sparking international concern over human rights violations and highlighting ongoing issues with violence and public safety in Brazil.
A police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting the criminal group Comando Vermelho resulted in at least 64 deaths, with the group responding with gunfire, drones, and chaos.
At least 64 people were killed during Brazil's largest police operation against the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro, involving fierce clashes, arrests, and significant casualties, amid concerns from the UN about human rights violations.
Brazilian police conducted a large-scale, violent raid on a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in at least 64 deaths, 81 arrests, and significant property damage, prompting international human rights concerns and calls for investigation.