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INTERPOL busts global illicit pharmaceuticals criminal groups
An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 90 countries has resulted in the seizure of 50.4 million doses of illicit pharmaceuticals worth US$65 million, highlighting the alarming scale
Law enforcement dismantles drug route from Costa Rica to Europe
An international operation coordinated on the European side by Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, has dismantled a transnational criminal organization trafficking
Philippine Navy seizes record illicit drugs off Zambales
In a daring maritime operation before dawn June 20, the Philippine Navy seized P10 billion (US$174 million) worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu, off the
Scam centers are going global, warns INTERPOL
Human trafficking-fueled scam centers have expanded their global footprint, according to a new crime trend update released by INTERPOL. As
Law enforcement dismantles cocaine trafficking rings in joint global operation
Europol, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, has supported a large-scale investigation against a transcontinental criminal network trafficking
INTERPOL takes down 20,000 malicious IPs, domains
More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses or domains linked to information stealers have been taken down in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation
Philippines honors fishermen for raising alarm on illicit drugs floating on West Philippine Sea
Ten humble yet courageous Filipino fishermen from Mariveles, Bataan were honored not for their catch of the day, but for
Filipino fishermen found US$27 million’s worth of illicit drugs floating off Zambales waters
In an extraordinary show of civic responsibility, ten fishermen from Bataan turned over P1.5 billion (US$27 million)’s worth of illicit methamphetamine, known also as shabu,
Authorities seize P90 million worth of smuggled goods at Port of Manila
Philippine authorities have seized around P90 million (US$1.6 million) worth of smuggled sugar and cigarettes at the Port of Manila in a major enforcement operation,
Cargo theft sees rapidly shifting criminal tactics, emerging targets, according to report
Highlights of the BSI Consulting and TT Club 2024 Cargo Theft Report While the Report’s statistical analysis of cargo theft types and top commodities stolen
Law enforcement dismantles industrial-scale clandestine lab producing synthetic drugs in Belgium
A massive laboratory producing synthetic drugs at industrial-scale has been dismantled in a coordinated operation involving the Federal Judicial Police of Limburg, the Belgian Lab
Philippine Coast Guard blocks drug-trafficking vessel from entering national waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on February 24 that it had successfully prevented a vessel suspected of carrying a large volume of illegal drugs
Law enforcement takes down two largest cybercrime forums in the world
A Europol-supported operation, led by German authorities and involving law enforcement from eight countries, has led to the takedown of the two largest cybercrime forums
Law enforcement arrests 365 suspects in global wildlife trafficking case
Nearly 20,000 live animals, all endangered or protected species, have been seized in a global operation against wildlife and forestry trafficking networks, jointly coordinated by
Law enforcement dismantles Chinese human trafficking ring in Spain, Croatia
A sophisticated Chinese criminal network involved in illegal immigration and human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation has been dismantled following a complex cross-border
No piracy reported in Asia in 2024 but threat persists
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) reported no piracy incidents in Asian
INTERPOL operation dismantles global wildlife trafficking ring
More than two years after a Ukrainian woman was stopped at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport during an INTERPOL operation with 116 baby tortoises concealed in her
Terrorists exploiting global tensions, says report
Terrorists continue to adapt their methods and narratives to exploit global events, digital technology, and societal vulnerabilities, according to the EU Terrorism Situation and Trend
INTERPOL tackles cyber-enabled human trafficking using new approach
An innovative new operation to tackle the emerging trend of human trafficking facilitated by technology, including social media, apps and other digital platforms, has been
INTERPOL campaign warns against cyber, financial crimes
Organized crime networks recruiting minors for criminal acts, warns Europol
INTERPOL conducts largest-ever operation against human trafficking
Piracy incidents lowest since 1994 but threats to seafarers remain
TT Club warns container seals are being ignored to the detriment of cargo security
Philippines in talks with Japan to acquire Abukuma-class destroyers
The Philippine Navy has confirmed it is in exploratory discussions with Japan over the “possible transfer” of used warships and
China fails to block West Philippine Sea documentary at New Zealand film festival
A Chinese government’s attempt to block the screening of a Filipino documentary on the West Philippine Sea in New Zealand
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