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Hong Kong Customs and the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) conducted a large-scale anti-narcotics operation, codenamed "Boldhit," from June 1 to August 31 to combat drug trafficking activities exploiting air passengers as drug couriers by drug syndicates. The operation resulted in the detection of 74 drug cases, with
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A policeman in Cebu, Patrolman Frank Omambac Alemento, is facing charges of attempted homicide after allegedly drawing his service firearm and threatening to shoot a man during an altercation in a cockpit arena in Naga City last Saturday, August 30. According to Police Master Sergeant Aristeo Tampus, the case investigator,
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A police constable stationed at Ntambanana Police Station in KwaZulu-Natal has been withdrawn from operational duties after being seen wearing political party regalia and actively participating in political events. The officer's actions, which contravened Section 46 of the SAPS' Service Act, have sparked a misconduct investigation. The
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As part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has conducted another phase of Operation Shanela II, resulting in the arrest of 308 individuals between August 25 and August 31. The operation included a range of activities, including vehicle checkpoints,
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A 29-year-old man, Gogoa Tape, has been sentenced to a hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act with an additional restriction order under Section 41 for the manslaughter of his 25-year-old partner, Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche. The incident occurred on April 6, 2024, in Talavera Place, near Whiston Road,
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Faisalabad Police Officer Sahibzada Bilal Umar has directed police officers to take strict action against criminals, drugs traffickers, and proclaimed absconders. During a meeting of Jaranwala Division, he reviewed the performance of all SHOs and investigation officers, issuing fresh directives for crime prevention and efficiency improvement. The CPO emphasized the
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Lancashire Constabulary has been actively enforcing the laws surrounding e-scooters in the town of Blackburn, seizing 18 vehicles under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act. The neighbourhood policing team's efforts aim to ensure the safety of road users and prevent the misuse of these vehicles. E-scooters are
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An auto-rickshaw crash into the Naugadh River in Shaukebagar, Naugadh rural municipality-5, has resulted in the death of an 11-year-old girl, while two others remain missing. The District Police Office confirmed the fatality, identifying the deceased as Aruna Dhami. Two others are yet to be identified, and police squads are
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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Namibia launched African Amnesty Month, urging citizens to voluntarily surrender illegal firearms, ammunition, and explosives to promote peace and security. Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Joseph Shikongo, emphasized the importance of community cooperation and warned that those found
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The political killings investigative team and case dockets saga in South Africa has taken a turn for the worse, with President Cyril Ramaphosa expressing his displeasure at Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's actions. The issue has sparked a high-level controversy involving the South African Police Service (SAPS), with acting
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Member of the House of Lords, Lord Brocket, has been charged with two serious allegations: rape and sexual assault by penetration. The 73-year-old hereditary peer was arrested on Friday, August 29, and appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday, August 30. The court heard that the alleged rape took
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Police are investigating Justin Nameere, a presidential advisor and ruling party's flag bearer for Masaka City Woman MP, and his husband, after they were accused of assaulting and robbing fellow presidential advisor Jennifer Nakangubi, known as Full Figure. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, Full Figure
