Tag: organized crime
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Organized crime group busted after hundreds of Shoppers Drug Mart thefts in Ontario, Quebec: Hamilton police
Overview: A retail theft syndicate targeted Shoppers Drug Marts Hamilton police announced the dismantling of a coordinated organized crime group responsible for hundreds of thefts at Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Ontario and Quebec. The operation, which stretched over months, culminated in charges against several suspects and a cascade of seized materials. Authorities say the…
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Organized Crime Group Busted After Hundreds of Shoppers Drug Mart Thefts Across Ontario and Quebec, Hamilton Police Say
Overview: A Major Retail Theft Syndicate Dismantled In a significant law enforcement development, Hamilton police announced the dismantling of an organized crime group accused of stealing more than a million dollars worth of consumer goods from Shoppers Drug Marts across Ontario and Quebec. The operation, which targeted cosmetics, personal care products, and essential items, highlights…
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Organized Theft Ring Bust: Shoppers Drug Mart in Ontario & Quebec
Overview of the bust A multi-jurisdictional investigation culminated this week in the disruption of an organized crime group accused of stealing more than a million dollars worth of consumer goods from Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Ontario and Quebec. Police in Hamilton, with partners from other jurisdictions, say the thefts spanned several months and targeted…
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Taskforce Falcon Charges Alleged Onshore Leader of Alameddine Crime Family
Overview of the Case A man linked by authorities to the Alameddine crime family has been charged with conspiring to murder two rivals, in a case that underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt organized crime networks on home soil. Ali Elmoubayed, 32, was taken into custody in Croydon Park and is scheduled to…
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Taskforce Falcon charges alleged ‘onshore leader’ of Alameddine crime family
Overview of the case Australian police charged Ali Elmoubayed, 32, described by investigators as the alleged “onshore” leader of the Alameddine crime family, with conspiring to murder two gangland rivals. The arrest followed a joint operation by Taskforce Falcon, the specialised unit dedicated to tackling organised crime, and other law enforcement agencies. Elmoubayed is set…
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Taskforce Falcon Charges Alleged ‘Onshore Leader’ of Alameddine Crime Family
Introduction: A High-Stakes Arrest in a Notorious Network In a significant development for law enforcement efforts against organized crime, police have charged an individual described as the alleged “onshore” leader of the Alameddine crime family. The arrest marks a pivotal moment in ongoing operations aimed at dismantling a notorious network implicated in gangland violence. The…
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Inside the FBI Witness Assassination: An Investigative Case
Overview: A Case Quietly at the Center of a Dangerous Theatre The assassination of an FBI witness is not merely a crime against one person; it is a rupture in the ongoing battle to dismantle organized crime. In this case, authorities have linked the victim to a broader network accused of drug trafficking and intimidation.…
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Inside the Assassination of an FBI Witness: A Fascinating Case of Betrayal and Power
Overview: A Turning Point in a High-Stakes Case More than a year has passed since investigators connected the death of a pivotal FBI witness to a drug trafficking organization that prosecutors allege was led by a former Olympian. The case has jolted insiders and law enforcement alike, raising questions about witness protection, organized crime, and…
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Active Gangs in South Africa: State Complicity and the AOIC 2025 Findings
Overview: Gangs, Governance, and the AOIC 2025 Lens The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index (AOIC) highlights a persistent threat: state-embedded criminal actors in South Africa. While street gangs and organized networks drive violence and illicit economies, corruption and weak governance enable their reach. The AOIC 2025 presents a nuanced picture: visible gang activity coexists with…
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Nairobi Police Crack Case: Six Suspected Members Arrested in Major Robbery Syndicate Bust
Major Breakthrough as Nairobi Police Nab Six Suspected Syndicate Members In a coordinated operation across Nairobi, police have arrested six individuals believed to be key members of a sophisticated robbery syndicate. The arrests come after a spate of house break-ins and daylight robberies that had unsettled residents and raised concerns about public safety in the…