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[GANGWATCH - New Zealand] Police are returning to crime-fighting ways of old in their fight against gangs, as technology becomes harder to hack, experts in New Zealand’s criminal underworld say. #gangenforcement #gangs #gangwatch #newzealand #enforcewewill The latest gang-fighting tools to be introduced by police are part of a long line in a combat that's constantly evolving Source: Newsroom https://lnkd.in/eQ2vKHxz

🇪🇺 The recent report published by Europol provides valuable insights into the most menacing criminal #networks operating within the #EU. ✅ #Europol categorized the primary forms of criminal activity that these networks engage in: 1. #Drug trafficking 2. #Frauds (online fraud schemes, excise fraud, VAT fraud) 3. Organised property #crime (organised burglaries and thefts, motor vehicle crime) 4. #Migrant smuggling 5. Trafficking in human beings (#THB) 6. #Cyberattacks 7. Environmental crime 8. Extortion and racketeering 9. Firearms trafficking What the numbers show: ❌ Drug trafficking stands out as a critical activity – 50 % of the most threatening criminal networks are involved in drug trafficking, either standalone or as part of a portfolio of activities. 36 % have a unique focus on drug trafficking. ❌ 86 % can infiltrate legal #businesses to disguise their activities and launder #criminal profits. 34 % of the most threatening criminal networks have been active for over ten years. ❌ 71 % of networks engage in #corruption to facilitate criminal activity or obstruct #lawenforcement or judicial proceedings. ❌ 68% use violence. This document provides insightful observations regarding #financial crime in the EU, comparable to other countries with developed #economies. 🔗 You can access the report by clicking on the following link: https://lnkd.in/e_t4j5Qx

A creative but, in this case, a futile method of artful concealment of illegal drugs. While to my knowledge this incident is not related to terrorism, it does open the floor up to discussion about the commonality of food items being used to smuggle contraband into access controlled locations. Why is food a popular in the use of these criminal enterprises? How can terrrorists also use these same artful concealment methods to carry out attacks, here and abroad?

https://lnkd.in/eqPtcPQf No matter how large or small your port is, organised crime is evident and needs ports for illicit transportation of goods. But it does not stop there, an illegal trafficking route for drugs can be used to traffick people, weapons and money. Ports can help, deter illicit activities in ports through awareness training, empowering staff to observe and report can be an effective tool in enhancing security and safety in ports. #invisibletraffick #makingtheinvisiblevisible #NUTPOC

São Paulo state, Brazil has seen a spike in police killings so far in 2024. Most of these have occurred during the ongoing Operation Summer, in the coastal area of Baixada Santista. The operation began at the end of January in response to the deaths of two police officers on patrol in the area. São Paulo’s security authorities claim the strategy targets organized crime and have intensified police presence in Baixada Santista. The region is strategic for organized criminal actors facilitating international drug trafficking through the port of Santos. However, governmental bodies and civil society organizations have raised allegations of police misconduct during the operation, including extrajudicial killings and torture. The operation is just one of many examples of the use of repressive police strategies in Brazil, but is this strategy an effective policy tool to curb organized criminality? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3TfQhWV

Well researched and written by Jim Van Allen and his colleagues. This article magnifies how dangerous it is to be a police officer in Canada, especially in today’s climate. There are great examples of police training to reduce officers risks. In my opinion there should be a campaign by police services to educate members of the public on the importance of following officers instructions precisely whenever they are stopped or investigated. Policing is not a game, being stopped is not the time to argue your rights (which most people get wrong) and some people’s desire for the next viral social media post puts officers safety and your safety at risk. #compliance #supportpolicing

Organized criminal activity continues to be the main driver of homicides and gun violence in #Mexico. ▪️ The organized crime rate has risen by 62.4% since 2015. The deterioration was driven by a 157% increase in the rate of retail drug crime. ▪️ Between 2019 and 2023, the volume of fentanyl seizures at the Mexico-US border rose by more than 900%. ▪️ 6/10 homicides in the country were estimated to be associated with organized crime. - Mexico Peace Index 2024

10 interesting facts about police brutality. https://ow.ly/atw550Q9VgP #AnkinLaw #injurylaw #Chicago #workerscomp #PoliceBrutality

ARMED POLICEMEN ON MUFTI; A THREAT TO CITIZENRY In recent times, police extortion has taken a different dimension. Cases of police armed robbery have become rampant. On the 31st of May 2024 a lawyer whose X(twitter) handle is @The_Barr_OluT narrated her ugly experience with men of the Nigerian Police Force wherein she claimed they extorted the sum of one Hundred and seventy-six Thousand Naira ( #176000) from her while she was on her way to work. According to her, they were unidentified Police Officers on mufti. Similarly, some men of the Police Force extorted 3000 US dollars from two persons in Rivers State at gunpoint as was reported by The Guardian Newspaper - https//https://lnkd.in/ewzhaG3G Another case is that of a young man named Jay Trafford who narrated how men in police Jackets who drove in a Sienna car ambushed him at about 9:30 pm on 20th June 2024 under the guise of a stop and search. Before he was released, the sum of 2.8 million Naira was extorted from him while accusing him of being a cultist. According to Mr Trafford, he was threatened and forced to make several transfers. https://lnkd.in/eQuS_xyc Police extortion of any form should be considered a serious violation of human rights and a breach of Public Trust. This form of violation ought not to be treated with levity as it undermines the Rule of Law and promotes crime. A situation where the lawful enforcement agency saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and property becomes a criminal syndicate, it, therefore means there is chaos. Police extortion involves law enforcement officers using their authority to extort money or other benefits from citizens through intimidation, manipulation and coercion. However, the acts described above are beyond extortion. It should be considered as armed robbery. Officers found guilty should not only be dismissed by the Police Force but they should also be tried for the offence of Armed Robbery. Every policeman on duty ought to be identifiable by his name and AP number. This position should be reinforced by the authorities and where police officers are found violating this code of conduct, they ought to be dealt with. Critical times require critical measures, the Police force must address this Menace.