President Trump has signed an order telling the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain criminal gangs that the United States has named terror organizations.
Tag: Organized Crime
These Are Drug Cartels Designated as Terrorists by the U.S.
President Trump has signed an order telling the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain criminal gangs that the United States has named terror organizations.
Britain Moves to Curb Migrant Trafficking, and Ease Anger at Home
Officials tried to ease public anger by penalizing networks run by gangs and organized crime. Experts and critics say the actions are unlikely to make much impact.
Blazes in Northern Ireland Recall an Old Message: You Are Not Welcome Here
A bonfire topped with an effigy of a migrant boat. Homes set alight. During the Troubles, similar tactics were used to target Irish Catholics in the territory.
Cocaine Is the Fastest-Growing Illegal Drug Worldwide. Here’s Why.
A United Nations report found a rise in users, confiscation and deaths as cocaine trafficking expands into Africa and Asia, and violence spreads into Europe.
Another ‘Gomorrah’ TV Series About the Mob? Some in Naples Say, ‘Basta.’
With another “Gomorrah” spinoff being filmed, some Neapolitans say they’re fed up with all the shows portraying the “malavita,” or the lawless life. “Why must only bad things be said about us?”
Crime Rings Plotted to Trade Cocaine for Syrian Weapons, Prosecutors Say
The intricate scheme, spanning four continents, appears to justify concerns that the military arsenal of Bashar al-Assad, the deposed Syrian dictator, could fall into dangerous hands.
French Crypto Chiefs Step Up Security After Violent Kidnappings
Big players in the crypto sector argue that new European cryptocurrency rules may be enabling recent abductions and are demanding changes and more security.
French Lawmakers Cracking Down on Drug Traffickers
A rare consensus in France’s lower house of Parliament prompted by fears that drug-related violence has grown out of control.
In Rural England, Farming Equipment Has Become a Target for Organized Crime
In rural England, increasingly sophisticated farming equipment has become a target for thieves, adding to pressure on farming communities.