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Ecuador's armed forces raid prisons in bid to stamp out gang violence
Soldiers and police intervened on Sunday in several prisons in Ecuador in search of weapons, ammunition and explosives and to restore order amid an unprecedented surge of violence in the country.
WATCH: Military personnel storm Ecuador prisons to quash gang violence
The police and military operation came a day after President Daniel Noboa and the official body that controls the prisons announced the release of nearly 170 prison officers and administrative staff who had been held by inmates for six days.
UK businesses call for help as shoplifting problem escalates
The government-in-waiting say they'll tackle theft with a new law – but business across the country continue to struggle against shoplifters.
Sweden PM asks military to help tackle violent gangs
“No other country in Europe is seeing anything like this," said Ulf Kristersson, amid a surge in gang-related shootings and bombings.
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French rapper MHD jailed for murder
A court in Paris handed down the 12 year sentence to the 'Afro-trap' pioneer, real name Mohamed Sylla, after he was found guilty of involvement in the gang-related killing of 23-year-old victim Loic K.
El Salvador mega-prison holds 12,000 alleged gang members
Opened six months ago, the penitentiary was built on the orders of President Nayib Bukele and is a symbol of his war against gangs.
UN split over sending an international force to crisis-hit Haiti
Mexico and the US have proposed the idea, but Russia and China have expressed reservations.
Shooting at Swedish shopping centre kills one and injures another
The shooting at a shopping centre in Malmö in southern Sweden on Friday killed one person and wounded another, according to police.
Dutch mobster sentenced to life in prison over contract killings
Willem Holleeder -- nicknamed “The Nose” -- will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.
From Goodfellas to Marriage Story: Ray Liotta’s best performances
The 67-year-old actor has just passed away - but his iconic role in what’s considered one of the best films of all time has made him immortal.
Buenos Aires residents block roads in protest over drug arrests
Residents from the Barrio 8 neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, where an adulterated cocaine that killed over 20 people was sold, protest over arrests of people they say are not linked to the crime.
Sweden to reduce sentences for 'key witnesses' to tackle gang crime
Suspects could have their sentences reduced if they cooperate with the police to identify other offenders.
Sweden to deploy more police in Stockholm to tackle violent crime
At least 44 people have died in shooting incidents across Sweden in 2021, according to police figures.
Dramatic breakout as gang rams vehicles into prison in Mexico
The incident is one of the most dramatic breakouts the country has seen in recent years.
Swedish teenager jailed for murdering police officer in Gothenburg
The 17-year-old was found guilty of shooting dead the officer on 30 June.
Swedish rappers jailed for kidnapping in major organised crime trial
The well-known rapper Yasin has been convicted of involvement in a plot to kidnap a rival musician in 2020. Another rapper Haval, was also found guilty.
Swedish teenager arrested after police officer shot dead in Gothenburg
It is the first time an active police officer has been shot dead in Sweden in 14 years.
Police in Peru carry out drug-related arrest in Santa and elf disguise
Members the National Police of Peru disguised themselves as Santa Claus and an elf during a police operation in Lima.
Boy, 13, beaten to death in Paris gang clash
The boy was reportedly struck by iron bars during a mass fight between rival gangs on the outskirts of the French capital.
Slobodan Milosevic war crimes lawyer shot dead
Dragoslav Ognjanovic, 57, was shot dead in front of his apartment building in Belgrade, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.