Tag: law enforcement
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Sand Smuggling Plagues West Africa, Fueling Crime and Environmental Crisis
A silent crisis, unfolding in the rivers and on the coasts of West Africa, is fueling transnational crime and devastating communities: the illegal smuggling of sand. While often overlooked, sand is the second most exploited resource in the world after water, and unprecedented demand is driving a lucrative black market. Recent international operations reveal that…
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Major US Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Philadelphia, 33 Indicted
In a significant blow to a prolific drug network, U.S. federal authorities have unsealed indictments against 33 individuals linked to a massive, decade-long drug trafficking organization based in Philadelphia, known for distributing “tremendous” volumes of fentanyl and other narcotics. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the sweeping operation on Friday, following a coordinated raid…
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πΊπΈUS Law Enforcement Touts Over 1,200 Arrests in Washington D.C. Crime Initiative
WASHINGTON D.C. β FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Thursday that federal law enforcement agencies have made more than 1,200 arrests under an initiative launched by President Donald Trump aimed at combating a surge of violent crime in the nation’s capital. The operation, which has deployed federal agents from the FBI, DEA, and ATF alongside…
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πΈπ± Sierra Leoneβs Immigration Chief Fired Over Alleged Ties to Fugitive Drug Lord
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through Sierra Leone’s political landscape, President Julius Maada Bio dismissed the nation’s Chief Immigration Officer, Alusine Kanneh. This action followed the release of footage depicting Kanneh receiving a birthday gift from Johannes Leijdekkers, a notorious Dutch drug lord and one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives. The Controversial…
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π±π· Clashes Between Liberiaβs Armed Forces and Police in Monrovia: Timeline, Causes, and Consequences
In late February 2025, Monrovia, Liberia’s capital, witnessed a series of alarming clashes between the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and the Liberia National Police (LNP), raising concerns about internal security and inter-agency relations. February 23, 2025: Initial Altercation The tensions began on Sunday, February 23, when an AFL soldier, riding a motorcycle in a…
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