Recent investigations reveal a clandestine arms trade involving the smuggling of unmarked Kalashnikov rifles and ammunition from Russian state-owned factories into Italy. These weapons, produced between 2010 and 2020, are transported via sea routes through Sicilian ports, potentially utilizing the Russian shadow fleet. Italian mafia groups, particularly those in Catania, are the recipients of these arms, with caches discovered in various neighborhoods. Europol and other sources suggest that the export of these unmarked weapons is likely sanctioned by Russian government entities, with the weapons often concealed within shipments of oil or fuel.
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14 arrested in largest Home Depot theft ring ever, officials say, and that’s quite a headline! It’s fascinating to dive into this story, because it’s not just about some shoplifting; we’re talking about a full-blown criminal enterprise that managed to allegedly steal millions of dollars from Home Depot. The scale of this operation is truly something else. I mean, we’re talking about a ring that seemingly had a plan, a network, and the audacity to pull this off on such a massive scale.
The numbers are staggering. While the officials have confirmed at least 600 thefts, the total estimated loss is reported at $10 million.… Continue reading
A bride was fatally shot and the groom and a 13-year-old child seriously wounded when masked gunmen attacked a wedding party in Goult, France. One attacker died in a reported exchange of fire, while others escaped and are now the subject of a large-scale manhunt. French media suggest a possible connection to organized crime, and authorities are investigating charges of murder and attempted murder. The incident occurred in the village near Avignon.
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Eddie Lyons Jr. and Ross Monaghan, both with ties to a Glasgow criminal gang, were fatally shot at Monaghan’s Bar in Fuengirola, Spain. The masked gunman fled the scene in a car after the Saturday evening attack. Monaghan, previously acquitted of the murder of Kevin ‘Gerbil’ Carroll, had relocated to Spain following a 2017 shooting. This incident follows a long-standing feud between the Lyons and Daniel crime families and recent shootings in the Costa del Sol area potentially linked to drug trafficking.
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In a shocking attack in Mexico City, Mayor Clara Brugada’s personal secretary, Ximena Guzmán, and advisor, José Muñoz, were fatally shot while in a vehicle. The brazen daytime killing, which security analyst David Saucedo attributes to organized crime, is the worst attack on city officials in recent years. Mayor Brugada, visibly shaken, vowed to continue fighting insecurity despite the incident. President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the killings and pledged to pursue justice, though no prior threats were known.
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Mexican social media influencer Valeria Marquez was fatally shot during a live TikTok stream at her beauty salon in Zapopan. While the motive remains under investigation, the incident occurred in a region known for high levels of criminal activity, prompting a “Day Without Women” strike. Authorities are working to identify the perpetrator and determine if organized crime was involved, despite initial reports suggesting otherwise. The killing highlights the pervasive issue of violence against women in Mexico, where femicides remain alarmingly common.
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