Netherlands Organised Crime News Monitoring

UAE extradites two men to Belgium to face money laundering and drug charges

The UAE extradited two men to Belgium after an Interpol red notice was issued against them. The Ministry of Interior handed over the fugitives after they were arrested by Dubai and Sharjah police, state news agency Wam reported on Wednesday. “The two are …

Sun, sea and smugglers: The scourge of narco gangs delivering drug shipments on Spain's tourist beaches in full view of ...

It was a scene that could have been lifted straight from a gangster film. As stunned sunbathers looked on and children played in the sand, a speedboat roared up to a busy Marbella beach - its masked crew leaping ashore to unload bulging packages before …

Mamdani is wrong on prostitution laws

In recent years, we’ve watched powerful men like Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein exposed for sexually exploiting women and girls. These cases show how easily money and power can be weaponized to prey on the vulnerable. Yet despite all we have …

‘Human trafficking racket’ foiled: Fake marriage certificate used to fly woman to Amsterdam; Mumbai police arrest travel ...

Mumbai crime branch has busted a human trafficking racket, arresting a Punjab-based travel agent for allegedly forging a marriage certificate to help a woman migrate to the Netherlands. The accused, Vijay Kumar Grover, was apprehended at Mumbai airport …

Airport employees among five convicted of drug smuggling

Five people including two airport employees have been convicted of drug smuggling via Brussels Airport. During the investigation, police seized 123kg of cocaine with a street value of 6 million euros, in addition to significant sums of cash. The …

Dutch Mafia rejoice. Dutch Bros Coffee plans first Iowa location 

Organized crime and human development: the urgency of a structural response in Latin America

Latin America and the Caribbean face a disturbing paradox: while countries seek to advance their development goals, organized crime is consolidating as a structural and persistent threat to collective well-being. Criminal organizations have expanded their …

Mumbai Crime: Human Trafficking Racket Busted At CSMI Airport, Woman Rescued; Accused In Police Custody

Mumbai: A major human trafficking racket was exposed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport due to the alertness of immigration officials. The accused, Vijay Kumar Radheshyam Grover (43), was caught attempting to take 28-year-old Kamaljit …

Multiple DNA matches in cold case investigation into young sex worker's Amsterdam murder

Investigators have made multiple DNA matches in the cold-case investigation into 19-year-old Betty Szabo’s murder in Amsterdam’s Red Light District in 2009. On the investigation program Opsporing Verzocht on Tuesday, the police also shared details about a …

The armed robber who went straight: John McAvoy was born into the criminal life. Here’s how he escaped it

John McAvoy sat in a holding cell in Belmarsh prison, waiting to be processed, plotting his escape. It was 2007, he was 24, and he had been arrested for firearms offences and conspiracy to commit robbery. He knew he was facing a long stretch inside, having …

Dutch prosecutor: Netherlands developing new corporate penalty guidelines

Dutch financial crime prosecutor Tessa Van Roomen (Credit: Openbaar Ministerie) A top Dutch financial crime prosecutor sat down with GIR to talk about the threat that organised crime poses to legitimate companies and her office’s plans to bring more …

Dutch man faces death penalty in Bali over alleged cannabis farm

Dutch national may face the death penalty after Bali authorities allegedly uncovered a hydroponic cannabis farm in his rented house, the latest in a string of drug-related cases involving foreigners on the popular holiday island. The suspect, identified …

Major drugs gang sentenced to over 141 years for smuggling cocaine into the UK

A group of criminals from the North East who oversaw the importation of large amounts of cocaine – i (Image: NCA) A major drugs gang who smuggled mammoth amounts of cocaine into the UK concealed in empty gas cannisters – have been sentenced to a total of …

Belgium Plans to Transfer Some Inmates to Prisons in the Balkans?

Faced with severe prison overcrowding, Belgium is considering an unusual solution, building or renting prisons abroad, local media reported on Wednesday. Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden (CD&V) and Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt (N-VA) were …

Washington County Grand Jury indicts 15

(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection - Court Reports) MARIETTA — A Marietta man arrested as part of a statewide human trafficking crackdown was one of 15 people indicted this week by the Washington County Grand Jury. Cory James Noel, 28, 107 …

Piero Cipollone: Interview with Delfi

9 October 2025 What benefits would consumers and end users get from the introduction of the digital euro? The core issue is that the world is changing, and people are increasingly paying digitally. But because cash cannot be used for digital payments, this …

Egypt urges Netherlands to increase investment, stresses Nile water security

Egypt on Tuesday urged the Netherlands to increase its investment in the country and stressed the importance of protecting its water security on the Nile River, during political consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministers in Cairo. Foreign …

Navigating counterfeits on online auction site Catawiki

AI-generated image by Microsoft Copilot Dutch online auction house Catawiki claims to have a “zero tolerance” approach to counterfeits, but short sales windows and online-only verification raise brand protection challenges. Register for free for limited …

The £1.8million narco mansion hidden in upmarket London suburb: Seized seven-bed property was home to one of Britain's ...

A north London narco mansion belonging to a notorious Turkish crime family is now on sale for £1.8million after being seized by the courts, the Daily Mail can reveal. At the height of their powers, the Baybasin brothers were known as the 'most …

Investigation Uncovers Civil Rights Violations and Conflicts of Interest in Ashwaubenon Police and Village Leadership

Civil rights probe exposes misconduct, conflicts of interest, and retaliatory actions inside the Ashwaubenon Department of Public Safety. ASHWAUBENON, WI, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An extensive six-month inquiry …

Foreign Language Educator Olga Sokolova of Spanish Sunday School Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2025, the ability to communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries has never been more necessary. Olga Sokolova, a dedicated foreign language educator with over a …

International Solar Alliance to host the Eighth Session of the ISA Assembly from 27-30 October in India

The Eighth Session of the Assembly to Unite Global Solar Efforts under the Presidency of India and the Co-Presidency of France PARIS, FRANCE, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) …

Class action regime harms growth of business

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UK’s class action regime risks leaving consumers behind while driving up business costs, new report warns A new report from Kendal Global Advisory, in partnership with Faegre …

State Representative Matt Duffield Releases Public Safety Video on Fentanyl Crisis

LITTLE ROCK , AR, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- State Representative Matt Duffield has released a new public awareness video addressing the ongoing fentanyl crisis and its devastating impact on Arkansas families. The video …

Gov Newsom Signs Consumer Federation of CA Sponsored Bill Strengthening Data Control & Simplifying Account Cancellations

CFC continues its work to ensure consumer can cancel unwanted subscriptions without the run-around! SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legislation sponsored by the Consumer Federation of California (CFC) …

For Immediate Release: 'That's A Lot' - A Micro Comedy With Maximum Chaos

"That's A Lot" S1, a blisteringly quick social-first comedy, is available for binge watching now. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "That's A Lot" mixes Gen X-meets-Gen Z humor and pop …

Inaugural Ascent to 55% Convening Brings State Leaders in Business, Education, and Workforce to Jackson October 15-16

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ascent to 55% Convening will bring together education, business, and community leaders from across Mississippi for a two-day, first-of-its-kind statewide gathering focused on …

Rep. Vasquez Leads Push to Protect Troops’ Pay Amidst Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On October 8, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led a push to support our military service members amidst the ongoing government shutdown, urging Speaker Johnson to bring …

Navigating new energy security realities amidst geopolitical uncertainties in focus at 8th Vienna Energy Security ...

Over 250 energy experts and leaders from government, academia, private sector, civil society and international organizations discussed how to strengthen energy security in the face of geopolitical uncertainties, policy shifts, and evolving global …

OSCE webinar highlights critical role of women in organized crime and the importance of gender-responsive border ...

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) organized a webinar for representatives from border security and law enforcement agencies from the OSCE area, addressing a critical but often overlooked aspect of organized crime: the roles that women play …

Pakistan’s strategic defense pact with Saudi Arabia: A new security architecture in the wider Middle East

The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, signed on September 17, 2025, is a significant regional development. MEI has published several articles that provide different perspectives on the defense pact. For other analysis, please see F. …

Light at the end of the tunnel in the Gaza war? Three questions about Trump’s 20-point plan

US President Donald Trump sent his top Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to take part in Israel-Hamas talks hosted by Egypt this week aimed at ending the war in Gaza, securing the release of hostages, and producing progress …

U.S. Latinos Shatter Economic Records with Population and Labor Force Growth

Following $4.1 trillion Latino GDP, U.S. Latinos exhibit record population, labor force growth. One in 5 Americans is now Hispanic-Latino. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Latinos continue powering economic …

New Report Shows Hope for Youth Justice as States Advance Bipartisan Reforms

Hawaii Named National Leader; Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Wyoming Labeled Worst Human Rights Offenders WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report released today by Human Rights for Kids ( …

Tamari Law Group Expands National Mass Torts Practice With PFAS and Kratom Litigation

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tamari Law Group announced today the expansion of its national mass torts practice to address growing demand in PFAS contamination and kratom-related injury and wrongful death …

Erica Whitfield Breaks Fundraising Goal with Over $118,000 & Over 100 Individual Donors

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erica Whitfield, candidate for Palm Beach County Commission, District 2, has surpassed a major milestone, raising over $118,000 in contributions and officially breaking through …

CoHNA Welcomes Canada’s First Municipal Proclamation Condemning Hinduphobia

Town of Wainwright, Alberta, Led by Mayor Bruce Pugh, Takes Historic Stand Against Anti-Hindu Hate WAINWRIGHT, ALBERTA, CANADA, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) welcomes the historic …

ThinkOn, Hypertec, Aptum, and eStruxture Launch Canada’s First End-to-End Sovereign, AI-Ready Government Cloud

Homegrown and Operated Data Centre Keeps Government Information in Canadian Hands TORONTO, MONTREAL, CANADA, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ThinkOn Inc., Hypertec Group, Aptum, and eStruxture Data Centers today announced the launch of …

ThinkOn, Hypertec, Aptum, eStruxture lancent le 1er infonuagique souverain compatible IA pour le gouvernement canadien

Un centre de données conçu et exploité localement permet de garder les informations gouvernementales entre les mains des Canadiens MONTREAL, TORONTO, CANADA, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ThinkOn Inc., Hypertec Group, Aptum et Centre de …