All articles tagged with #undercover operation
A CNN report suggests the Pentagon bought a device through a covert operation, with some investigators proposing links to Havana Syndrome–like illnesses amid ongoing inquiries.
During New Year's Eve, Franklin police and sheriff's deputies conducted an undercover operation at 14 alcohol retailers, resulting in five citations for selling alcohol to minors under 21.
Two men in Greater Manchester were thwarted from carrying out what could have been the UK's deadliest terrorist attack on the Jewish community, involving plans to smuggle weapons and target a Jewish gathering, with the plot uncovered by an undercover police operation.
The White House denied reports that Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents posing as businessmen, amid an investigation suggesting he may have tried to influence federal contracts related to border security. The investigation was closed, and officials, including the White House, assert Homan did nothing wrong, while critics question the case's evidence and motives.
Timothy Stephenson, living an enviable life in California, was arrested in 2021 for a murder he committed in Missouri 26 years ago after his husband, Joseph Ginejko, secretly worked with investigators to get a confession. Stephenson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Ginejko had filed for divorce in 2020, and between then and April 2021, he provided details about the killing that had never been publicly revealed, leading to an undercover operation that captured Stephenson's confession.
An undercover policeman in a teddy bear costume raided the house of an alleged drug dealer in Lima, Peru on Valentine's Day, leading to the arrest of two women and the discovery of a bag containing suspected drugs hidden under a mattress.
In Lima, Peru, an undercover police officer dressed in a giant teddy bear costume and holding a box of chocolates lured out a suspected female drug dealer on Valentine's Day before arresting her with the help of other plainclothes officers from the city’s elite “Green Squadron.” The officer, still in costume, also uncovered stashes of what appeared to be heroin or a similar opioid. This unconventional sting operation follows a previous incident where an officer disguised as Santa Claus created a distraction during a drug raid.
In Lima, Peru, an undercover police officer dressed as a bear with a box of chocolates and a Valentine's Day sign lured a suspected drug dealer out of her home before arresting her. The officer, part of the city's elite "Green Squadron," was assisted by other plainclothes anti-drug officers in the arrest, which uncovered stashes of what appeared to be heroin or a similar opioid. This unconventional tactic follows a previous operation where an officer disguised as Santa Claus created a distraction for a drug raid.
UN experts have stated that the killing of three Palestinian men in a West Bank hospital by Israeli commandos disguised as medical workers and civilians may constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law. The experts called for an investigation into the incident, which occurred during a joint undercover operation by the Israeli army, Shin Bet security service, and border police. Israel's military has not yet provided a comment on the UN experts' statement.
Paul Faye, a Tennessee man, has been arrested on a charge of possessing an unregistered firearm or silencer after an undercover FBI investigation into far-right militia movements. His son claims that Faye is a compulsive liar and did not intend to harm anyone, despite allegedly expressing a desire to act as a sniper at the southern border. The FBI's handling of domestic terrorism has been criticized amid rising right-wing extremism, and Faye's son believes his father was instigated by the undercover agents. Faye faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison if convicted.
Israeli commandos disguised as medical workers and Muslim women raided a hospital in the West Bank, killing three Palestinian militants, including one who was paralyzed and lying in bed. The Israeli military accused the militants of hiding in the hospital, while the Palestinian health ministry condemned the operation as a massacre and called for UN protection for health centers. The raid comes amid heightened violence in the West Bank following recent clashes and attacks.
Israeli special forces, disguised as medical staff, infiltrated a hospital in the West Bank city of Jenin and killed three Palestinian militants, prompting condemnation from Palestinian officials and the hospital. The IDF claimed the men were terrorists linked to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, while Hamas identified them as members of the Jenin Brigades. The raid has sparked controversy and calls for international protection for medical treatment centers and emergency crews.
Scotland Yard has deployed undercover officers posing as victims to catch the so-called Rolex Rippers responsible for violent watch muggings in London. The officers, wearing valuable timepieces, were targeted by robbers in hotspots, leading to 27 arrests and 21 convictions. The innovative tactic has halved robberies in some areas, with luxury watch theft dropping by 50% in certain boroughs. The operation was launched after a spate of terrifying watch robberies, and the Met Commander for Intelligence emphasized the importance of self-awareness and not fighting back if targeted.
Karl Holmberg, a 64-year-old man from Princeton, Minnesota, has been charged with six counts of first-degree attempted murder and six counts of first-degree assault after shooting five police officers during a narcotics warrant operation. Holmberg had told his wife it was "his day to die" before opening fire. The officers, who were working undercover, announced their presence before entering the home but were met with gunfire. Holmberg's wife reported that he had shown her footage of the police gathering outside and had multiple guns laid out on the bed. The injured officers are expected to survive, and Holmberg surrendered after several hours of negotiations. He appeared in court and argued that he couldn't have known they were police officers because they didn't provide positive identification.
Ten individuals have been arrested in a two-day undercover operation targeting organized retail thefts at the Nike Community Store in East Los Angeles. The store has reportedly lost up to $1 million in stolen merchandise over the past year. The operation, conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, resulted in the recovery of over $3,000 worth of stolen goods. Four of the arrests were for felonies, and two suspects had outstanding warrants. The investigation also identified two criminal street gangs involved in organized retail theft.