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The EU warns that AI-boosted chemical synthesis is helping European drug gangs develop new "designer" drug precursors that evade existing product blacklists (Michael Peel/Financial Times)
Michael Peel / Financial Times : The EU warns that AI-boosted chemical synthesis is helping European drug gangs develop new “designer” drug precursors that evade existing product b…
Saw 15-20 girls locked in dog cages: British MP raises Pakistani grooming gangs issue in Parliament, cites shocking survivor testimonies - The Tribune
MS-13 gang members who carved out a man’s heart learn fate for grisly killings
Four members of the violent street gang MS-13 have been convicted in federal court for their roles in the murders of three victims during a 2017 crime spree in Southern California …
Sex criminals, gang members abused child immigration program to enter US, DHS reveals
DHS reveals thousands of illegal aliens, including sex criminals and MS-13 gang members, exploited the Special Immigrant Juvenile program for U.S. entry.…
Norwegian teen recruited by Swedish gang to commit murder in UK, court told
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, travelled to the UK on March 17 last year with the plan to ‘undertake a hit’ it is alleged.…
Gang leader "Black Cat" arrested over 19 killings in Honduras
The killings took place in the restive Bajo Aguan region of Honduras where rival gangs have fought over control of palm farms and drug trafficking routes.…
‘Kockroach’: First Look At Chris Hemsworth & Taron Egerton In Crime-Thriller About Cockroach Turned New York Gangster
'Kockroach': First Look At Chris Hemsworth & Taron Egerton In Crime Thriller, Which Has Wrapped In Australia.…
'Gangsters' fuelled by alcohol. More problems in town camps revealed
After the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the state of Alice Springs's town camps shocked the nation. Now, the man in charge of servicing them is speaking out.…
As NZ cracks down on gang members, one pastor is trying to heal them
In a country where there now more gang members than police officers, a former gang member turned Christian pastor is trying to turn things around for others by addressing the root …
‘Arbitrary measures’: Lula slams US ‘terror’ designation for Brazil gangs
Lula warned that labelling Brazil's criminal networks as 'terrorists' could 'undermine' local law enforcement efforts.…
LA’s Paid ‘Peace Ambassador’ Actually A Violent Gangbanger: DOJ
'Hardworking tax payers of Los Angeles deserve better'…
Brazil rejects U.S. designation of criminal gangs as terrorists
SAO PAULO, May 29 - Brazil's government on Friday said the U.S. move to designate Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist organizations was confused and counterproductive, threatening na…
LA ‘Peace Ambassador’ known as ‘Diablo’ arrested with military-grade body armor after city paid convicted gang killer $58K
Federal agents busted a Los Angeles “Peace Ambassador” known as “Diablo” for packing illegal military-grade body armor at crime-ridden Mac Arthur Park.…
US designates Brazil’s two largest gangs as terrorist organizations
Announcement by Marco Rubio is being widely seen as setback for Brazil’s president, and a boost for his far-right challenger…
Canada police says Lawrence Bishnoi gang sent threat letter last year
Canada police reveal the Lawrence Bishnoi gang sent a threat letter, claiming over 1,000 individuals ready for shootings.…
Far-Left House Candidate Backed by AOC and Hasan Piker Said Corporate CEOs ‘Should Fry,’ Called for ‘Frequent and Swift’ Death Penalty for CEO ‘Gangs’
Chris Rabb, a Pennsylvania House candidate backed by the "Squad" and other far-left figures, once called for the death penalty for corporate CEOs, whom he likened to "gang leaders.…
Two Brazilian gangs join list of Latin American groups designated by US as foreign terrorist organizations
Two Brazilian gangs join list of Latin American groups designated by US as foreign terrorist organizations…
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.…
Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation
The State Department designates Brazil's Red Command and PCC as global terrorists, with foreign terrorist organization status effective June 5.…
Child trafficking gangs on prowl, target poverty-stricken women in Andhra
Child trafficking gangs exploit impoverished women in Andhra Pradesh, selling babies to desperate couples across multiple states.…
US to designate two Brazilian gangs as ‘terrorist’ organisations
Trump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.…
Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs labeled as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. State Department designated two Brazilian criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations on Thursday…
US intends to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations', Rubio says
May 28 - The United States intends to designate Brazilian gangs PCC and Comando Vermelho as \"Foreign Terrorist Organizations\" from June 5, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sai…
MS-13 gang cut man’s heart out with a machete in forest as heinous tattoo gives away suspect: trial
Prosecutors say alleged gang member Angel Guzman helped butcher a man deep inside the Angeles National Forest in 2017.…
Brazil prosecutors target gangs with mega-operation against fraud and money laundering
Brazilian prosecutors have launched a mega-operation to dismantle fraud, money laundering and tax evasion, in the latest phase of an investigation targeting criminal gangs…
Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs
The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.…
Globe-trotting gangster's social media taunts 'incredibly valuable' to police
A wanted Sydney underworld figure may have unwittingly helped police after posting social media messages mocking his underworld adversaries from overseas.…
Pratt says he’s ‘cool with’ rival California-based gangs Crips and Bloods
Pratt said he was "cool" with the rival gangs during a campaign event at an apartment building he said sits in the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips territory.…
Stratford’s Guys and Dolls is a masterpiece of a gangster musical
Director-choreographer Donna Feore pulls out all the stops in her new take on the 1950 musical about crapshooting wise guys in New York…
The Gangster Logic of Trump's Tariff Wars
Once political favoritism supplants market competition as the organizing principle of global commerce, severe distortions are inevitable.…
Samoan suspect confesses to hired hit in Vietnam on Sydney gangster
In a rare gun crime in Vietnam, the suspect admitted that he and an accomplice were in Ho Chi Minh City looking for two victims.…
They 'showed me a lot of love': Why young men seeking belonging join gangs
Two men arrested over Ho Chi Minh City assassination of Sydney gang leader
Vietnamese police are questioning the pair over the shooting of senior Coconut Cartel member Lorenzo Laemalu.…
Blood relations: NYPD cops under fire for flashing symbols of NYC’s most violent gang
Two uniformed police officers from the Bronx were caught on camera throwing up gang signs of the violent Mac Baller Brims, a subset of the Bloods in the Bronx that experts have cal…
Footage shows assassination of crime boss
Two men are wanted over the execution of an Australian crime boss as Sydney's gang war spills onto the streets of Vietnam.…
‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Review: Valeska Grisebach’s Unhurried Gangster Drama Defies Convention
Cannes 2026: Yana Radeva is an archeologist-turned-gumshoe in German filmmaker Valeska Grisebach's 164-minute feature.…
Haiti's children trapped by gangs face an uncertain future despite new UN security force
Pint-sized Florida gangbanger gets hard time for helping to hunt down slain rapper Julio Foolio
The first of five found guilty for their involvement in the Florida gang killing of rapper Julio Foolio was sentenced Friday morning to 15 years behind bars.…
‘The Dreamed Adventure’: Valeska Grisebach’s Gangster Drama Is A Brutal Deep Dive Into Bulgaria’s Dark Past – Cannes Film Festival
‘The Dreamed Adventure’: Valeska Grisebach’s gangster drama is a brutal deep dive into Bulgaria’s dark history – Cannes Film Festival…
‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Review: Valeska Grisebach’s Wildly Audacious Small-Town-Gangster Epic Harvests Genre From the Drama of Real Life
In 'The Dreamed Adventure' director Valeska Grisebach harvests a genre crime epic from the everyday drama of real life in a Bulgarian border town…
Max Eastman, Gangster of the Pen
The editor showed the dangers of ideology limiting creativity.…
Police on high alert following overseas gangland execution
Sydney police are on high alert for revenge attacks after the execution of a senior gangland figure in Vietnam.…
Sydney gang member shot dead in Vietnam amid underworld feud
Lorenzo Laemalu, a former ally of the Alameddine crime family, was killed in Ho Chi Minh City overnight.…
16 dead after gunmen open fire in 2 separate attacks in Honduras
6 police officers were among the dead. Honduras struggles with high rates of crime linked to gangs and the transnational drug trade.…
Founder and leader of Barrio 18 gang dies in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, May 21 - Carlos Mojica, a founder and longtime leader of the violent Central American gang Barrio 18, has died in El Salvador from liver complications, the government…
Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs
First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified.…
Dublin gangster candidate taps anger beneath country’s boom
Creepy DoorDash tactic South American gangs using to invade LA homes
South American gang members were finally taken down by cops, accused of allegedly using a creepy delivery tactic to break into people's homes in Los Angeles.…
String of burglaries rocking LA residential area committed by South American gangs, DA says
Seven suspects face felony charges in connection with at least 20 organized residential burglaries across Los Angeles County, prosecutors announced.…
String of burglaries rocking LA residential area committed by South American gangs, DA says
The owner raced upstairs, locked himself inside the bathroom and called 911.…
Police say extra funds to hunt grooming gangs in England and Wales will ‘likely fall short’
Government announces a near tenfold increase but forces fear it will not cover anticipated cost of dedicated teams Keir Starmer’s government has announced a near tenfold increase i…
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.…
In Case You Missed It, We've Been Taking Down Some Really Bad Guys Lately
Recent arrests highlight efforts to combat crime and drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere.…
Gunmen open fire at furniture mall in Pimpri Chinchwad; police suspect Bishnoi gang link
Gunmen opened fire at a Pimpri Chinchwad furniture mall; police investigate potential links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.…
Gunman accused of killing beloved NYC deli worker was known neighborhood ‘tough guy’ nabbed in massive gang bust
Kavone Horton had been harassing Abdul Saleh and workers at his East Village bodega for years — until the encounters finally turned deadly.…
LI gang queen learns fate for ordering kidnap, murder of motorist for parking in front of her house
Kayla Alvarenga, 23, was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday for ordering her Bay Shore-based gang, “Family Over Everything, Everybody Killed,” to kill Linver Ortiz Ponce, 29.…