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Tracking major organized crime worldwide
• Dedicated data engineering
• Monitoring ~400 entities
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• Dedicated data engineering
• Monitoring ~400 entities
• #OSINT
X: x.com/WorldCrimeIntel
Netherlands: In the Port of Amsterdam, authorities intercepted over 250 kg of real cocaine hidden within a shipment of foodstuffs originating from Ghana and destined for a UK company.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Netherlands: In the Port of Amsterdam, authorities intercepted over 250 kg of real cocaine hidden within a shipment of foodstuffs originating from Ghana and destined for a UK company.
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Pakistan: On November 16, the Pakistan Navy Ship Tabuk, part of the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150, intercepted a stateless dhow in the Arabian Sea and seized over 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine. The dhow had no external markings and was not broadcasting on the AIS.
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Pakistan: On November 16, the Pakistan Navy Ship Tabuk, part of the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150, intercepted a stateless dhow in the Arabian Sea and seized over 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine. The dhow had no external markings and was not broadcasting on the AIS.
Türkiye: In Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district, law enforcement seized 577,500 synthetic pharmaceutical pills during a narcotics operation. The pills were stored in a distribution center identified as a depot used as the final staging area before market distribution.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Türkiye: In Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district, law enforcement seized 577,500 synthetic pharmaceutical pills during a narcotics operation. The pills were stored in a distribution center identified as a depot used as the final staging area before market distribution.
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Lebanon: Nouh Zaiter, Lebanon's most wanted drug trafficker with alleged ties to Hezbollah and the Assad regime, was arrested during an army raid near Baalbek after a standoff.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Lebanon: Nouh Zaiter, Lebanon's most wanted drug trafficker with alleged ties to Hezbollah and the Assad regime, was arrested during an army raid near Baalbek after a standoff.
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Sri Lanka: A fishing vessel was intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotics Bureau in the southern seas during a joint operation. The vessel was carrying 300 kg of heroin, 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine, two T-56 assault rifles, and five revolvers.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Sri Lanka: A fishing vessel was intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotics Bureau in the southern seas during a joint operation. The vessel was carrying 300 kg of heroin, 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine, two T-56 assault rifles, and five revolvers.
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Brazil: Approximately 300 kg of Colombian skunk marijuana were seized by police in Manaus following a 30-day investigation by the Department of Investigation on Narcotics (Denarc). The drug was found in the neighborhoods of Paz, Alvorada, and Cidade de Deus.
November 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Brazil: Approximately 300 kg of Colombian skunk marijuana were seized by police in Manaus following a 30-day investigation by the Department of Investigation on Narcotics (Denarc). The drug was found in the neighborhoods of Paz, Alvorada, and Cidade de Deus.
Ecuador: Authorities arrested the driver of a trailer at the Rumichaca border crossing with 434.5 kg of cocaine hidden in a double compartment of the vehicle. The cocaine, packaged in 435 brick-like units, was detected by a police dog during a routine inspection.
November 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Ecuador: Authorities arrested the driver of a trailer at the Rumichaca border crossing with 434.5 kg of cocaine hidden in a double compartment of the vehicle. The cocaine, packaged in 435 brick-like units, was detected by a police dog during a routine inspection.
Colombia: Divers from the Buenaventura Coast Guard Station seized 204 kg of cocaine hidden under a Europe-bound ship during an underwater inspection at a Pacific coast port.
November 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Colombia: Divers from the Buenaventura Coast Guard Station seized 204 kg of cocaine hidden under a Europe-bound ship during an underwater inspection at a Pacific coast port.
USA: CBP officers seized 530 kg of cocaine aboard the M/V Lyktos, arriving from the Dominican Republic to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The cocaine was concealed in modified chassis compartments and duffel bags within palletized cargo.
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
USA: CBP officers seized 530 kg of cocaine aboard the M/V Lyktos, arriving from the Dominican Republic to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The cocaine was concealed in modified chassis compartments and duffel bags within palletized cargo.
Mexico: Zhenli Ye Gon, detained since 2016, a Chinese-Mexican businessman, remains in pre-trial detention at the Altiplano prison after a federal judge denied his appeal to modify his detention.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Mexico: Zhenli Ye Gon, detained since 2016, a Chinese-Mexican businessman, remains in pre-trial detention at the Altiplano prison after a federal judge denied his appeal to modify his detention.
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USA: CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized 132 kg of methamphetamine hidden in a tractor trailer carrying batteries at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge. The discovery consisted of 40 packages of methamphetamine.
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
USA: CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized 132 kg of methamphetamine hidden in a tractor trailer carrying batteries at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge. The discovery consisted of 40 packages of methamphetamine.
Italy: A major operation against the Sacra Corona Unita led to the arrest of 22 individuals in Lecce. This action, following an extensive investigation by the Direzione Distrettuale Antimafia, involved 18 incarcerations and 4 house arrests.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Italy: A major operation against the Sacra Corona Unita led to the arrest of 22 individuals in Lecce. This action, following an extensive investigation by the Direzione Distrettuale Antimafia, involved 18 incarcerations and 4 house arrests.
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France: On October 22, authorities seized 1.84 tons of cannabis in a warehouse in Le Havre, stemming from a year-long investigation. The cannabis was discovered in a container originating from Canada, leading to the arrest of 15 individuals.
November 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
France: On October 22, authorities seized 1.84 tons of cannabis in a warehouse in Le Havre, stemming from a year-long investigation. The cannabis was discovered in a container originating from Canada, leading to the arrest of 15 individuals.
Spain: A traffic stop on the A-381 motorway led to the discovery of 865 kg of hashish concealed in a van. Guardia Civil officers initially intercepted the vehicle to address a traffic violation, but the driver attempted to flee.
November 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Spain: A traffic stop on the A-381 motorway led to the discovery of 865 kg of hashish concealed in a van. Guardia Civil officers initially intercepted the vehicle to address a traffic violation, but the driver attempted to flee.
Hong Kong: Two men, allegedly involved in the fatal attack of a suspected triad member in Sha Tin, have been transferred back to Hong Kong from mainland China.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Hong Kong: Two men, allegedly involved in the fatal attack of a suspected triad member in Sha Tin, have been transferred back to Hong Kong from mainland China.
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Jordan: The Southern Military Region intercepted narcotics smuggling attempts using drones. The drones were detected by Border Guard forces, brought down within Jordanian territory.
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Jordan: The Southern Military Region intercepted narcotics smuggling attempts using drones. The drones were detected by Border Guard forces, brought down within Jordanian territory.
Belgium: Authorities arrested eight individuals linked to an Albanian criminal network suspected of plotting to assassinate Brussels prosecutor Julien Moinil, who has been a target of threats due to his crackdown on drug trafficking.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Belgium: Authorities arrested eight individuals linked to an Albanian criminal network suspected of plotting to assassinate Brussels prosecutor Julien Moinil, who has been a target of threats due to his crackdown on drug trafficking.
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Peru: Authorities eradicated 42,000 cannabis sativa plants and destroyed 420 kg of marijuana stored in sacks during a seven-day operation in Santa Fe de Carrizal, La Libertad. Additionally, 615 kg of processed and ready-for-distribution marijuana were seized and destroyed.
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Peru: Authorities eradicated 42,000 cannabis sativa plants and destroyed 420 kg of marijuana stored in sacks during a seven-day operation in Santa Fe de Carrizal, La Libertad. Additionally, 615 kg of processed and ready-for-distribution marijuana were seized and destroyed.
Brazil: Receita Federal intercepted 405 kg of cocaine at the Port of Santos en route to Hamburg, Germany. The cocaine was concealed within 13 tons of bovine-origin hydrolyzed collagen, hidden inside big bags within a container.
November 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Brazil: Receita Federal intercepted 405 kg of cocaine at the Port of Santos en route to Hamburg, Germany. The cocaine was concealed within 13 tons of bovine-origin hydrolyzed collagen, hidden inside big bags within a container.
Nicaragua: Police seized 299 kg of cocaine in Estelí, near the Honduran border. The operation involved stopping a red Freightliner truck. Hidden under the truck's cabin, police discovered 255 packages wrapped in adhesive tape, which tested positive for cocaine.
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Nicaragua: Police seized 299 kg of cocaine in Estelí, near the Honduran border. The operation involved stopping a red Freightliner truck. Hidden under the truck's cabin, police discovered 255 packages wrapped in adhesive tape, which tested positive for cocaine.
USA: DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division seized 1.7 million counterfeit fentanyl pills from a storage facility in Highlands Ranch, Denver. This marks the largest single fentanyl pill seizure in Colorado and the sixth-largest in the US.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
USA: DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division seized 1.7 million counterfeit fentanyl pills from a storage facility in Highlands Ranch, Denver. This marks the largest single fentanyl pill seizure in Colorado and the sixth-largest in the US.
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Spain: A Norwegian fugitive was arrested in Mogán, Gran Canaria, as part of Operation Fugitivos 2025 OEDE. The 53-year-old was wanted under a European Arrest Warrant issued in 2021 for a 10-year sentence due to aggravated drug trafficking.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Spain: A Norwegian fugitive was arrested in Mogán, Gran Canaria, as part of Operation Fugitivos 2025 OEDE. The 53-year-old was wanted under a European Arrest Warrant issued in 2021 for a 10-year sentence due to aggravated drug trafficking.
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Netherlands: An operation led to the discovery of a fully operational cocaine lab in an Amsterdam residence, part of an investigation into a suspected international drug organization.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Netherlands: An operation led to the discovery of a fully operational cocaine lab in an Amsterdam residence, part of an investigation into a suspected international drug organization.
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Italy: Patrizio Forniti, a high-ranking member of the 'ndrangheta and considered one of the most dangerous fugitives, was arrested in Casablanca, Morocco, with his wife Monica Montenero. Both had been on the run since July 2024, evading a detention order from a Rome court.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Italy: Patrizio Forniti, a high-ranking member of the 'ndrangheta and considered one of the most dangerous fugitives, was arrested in Casablanca, Morocco, with his wife Monica Montenero. Both had been on the run since July 2024, evading a detention order from a Rome court.
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Germany: A coordinated operation by Duisburg authorities and Italian officials targeted an international drug trafficking network in North Rhine-Westphalia and Calabria, Italy. Six men of Italian, Albanian, Polish, and Kosovar nationalities were held for dealing in marijuana and cocaine.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Germany: A coordinated operation by Duisburg authorities and Italian officials targeted an international drug trafficking network in North Rhine-Westphalia and Calabria, Italy. Six men of Italian, Albanian, Polish, and Kosovar nationalities were held for dealing in marijuana and cocaine.
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