Tag: organised crime
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Two Men Charged as €700,000 Worth of Cocaine Seized in Cork
Overview of the Cork Drug Bust Gardaí in Cork have charged two men in connection with a major operation that led to the seizure of a large amount of suspected cocaine, cash, and other items. The breakthrough came as part of a coordinated effort aimed at disrupting organised crime networks operating in the region. Operation…
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Cork Cocaine Seizure: Two Men Charged After €700,000 Drug Bust
Two Men Charged After €700,000 Cocaine Seizure in Cork Irish Gardaí have announced the arrest of two men in Cork as part of a major operation targeting organised crime. The arrests followed a series of searches in the Douglas area, where investigators recovered a substantial amount of suspected cocaine, along with cash and other items…
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Two Men Arrested as €700,000 Worth of Suspected Cocaine Seized in Cork
Overview of the Cork Drug Bust Gardaí have announced the arrest of two men in Cork following a major operation that led to the seizure of a substantial amount of suspected cocaine and a large cash haul. The arrests, connected to an ongoing crackdown on organised crime, are a significant milestone in the Gardaí’s efforts…
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Police condemn outrageous Guildford West shooting as 30 bullets rattle a home
The incident and police response Australian police have condemned the shooting incident in Guildford West, calling it outrageous after gunfire ripped into a residential property in the early hours of Sunday. Eyewitness footage obtained from the scene shows a volley of rounds striking the home just after midnight, with authorities estimating roughly 30 bullets fired.…
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Police Condemn ‘Outrageous’ Guildford West Shooting as 30 Bullets Fired Into Home
Overview of the Incident Australian police are treating an overnight shooting in Guildford West as both brazen and dangerous. Early reports indicate that a gunman opened fire on a private residence, unleashing approximately 30 bullets in a volley that struck the home just after midnight on Sunday. The target is described as a person with…
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South Africa’s Gangs, State Collusion, and the 2025 Organised Crime Landscape
Overview: A Persistent Challenge from Gangs and State Complicity South Africa continues to confront a complex web of organized crime, where criminal groups operate with varying levels of sophistication and reach. The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index highlights how state-embedded actors and governance weaknesses create fertile ground for gangs to thrive. Rather than a single,…
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Active Gangs and State Complicity in South Africa: Insights from the 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index
Overview: Gangs on the rise and the role of governance South Africa faces a persistent challenge from organised crime, with state-embedded actors playing a troubling role in enabling gang activity. The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index (AOCI) highlights how corruption and weak governance create fertile ground for criminal networks to flourish. While public attention often…
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Alleged Sydney hit team charged en route to daycare
Overview: Arrests in a suspected ‘hit’ near a Sydney daycare Australian police in New South Wales have charged three men with conspiracy to commit murder following their interception while allegedly mobilising to carry out a planned killing near a Sydney daycare centre. The incident underscores the force’s commitment to preventing violent crimes that target everyday…