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Prieska Drug Arrest: Suspect Apprehended After R8,000 Dagga Seizure

NORTHERN CAPE — A significant Prieska drug arrest has resulted in a 25-year-old man facing charges of dealing in drugs after law enforcement officers intercepted a substantial quantity of illicit substances. The operation, which led to the confiscation of dagga with an estimated street value exceeding R8,000, underscores ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking within []
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South Africa Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Despatch Drug Arrest: Suspect Apprehended With R16,000 Worth of Illegal Substances in Reservoir Hills
EASTERN CAPE — A swift Despatch drug arrest led to the apprehension of a 23-year-old suspect and the seizure of illegal substances with an estimated street value of R16,000 during a search warrant execution in Reservoir Hills early Friday. At approximately 02:20 on Friday, 3 July 2026, members of the Despatch South African Police Service []
Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jun 25, 2026
Four arrested after police seize suspected hydroponic marijuana in Colony Village raid
NASSAU, BAHAMAS: Police seized a quantity of suspected hydroponic marijuana and arrested four individuals during the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. According to preliminary reports, shortly after 10:30 p.m., officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit, acting on information received and armed with a search warrant, proceeded to a residence on []
The Malta Independent
· Jun 24, 2026
Man arrested while attempting to smuggle €4.5 million worth of cocaine from Sicily
A 44-year-old man from Bosnia and Herzegovina was arrested after customs officials discovered approximately 35 kilograms of suspected cocaine, valued at an estimated 4.5 million, hidden in his vehicle.The suspect was stopped while disembarking from a catamaran arriving from Sicily, and his behavior during routine checks prompted officers to request police intervention, the police said in a statement.Following his arrest, he was taken to the police headquarters in Floriana, where a thorough search of his car uncovered the narcotics concealed in a central compartment.Magistrate Joseph Mifsud launched an inquiry into the matter, and the suspect appeared in court today before Magistrate Jean Paul Grech.He entered a plea of not guilty to the charges and has been remanded in custody at the Corradino Correctional Facility.
Daily Dot
· Jul 10, 2026
‘I’m Not in Your Way’: Video of ICE Arrest in Illinois Sparks Debate Over Recording Law Enforcement
An ICE arrest in St. Charles, Illinois, is drawing attention online after a video captured a tense exchange between officers and people recording the scene. Recently in St. Charles, Illinois a city just outside of Chicago, things became heated in a video posted to X during an arrest carried out by ICE officers. As a Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘I’m Not in Your Way’: Video of ICE Arrest in Illinois Sparks Debate Over Recording Law Enforcement appeared first on The Daily Dot.
MaltaToday
· Jun 26, 2026
Maltas 2025 cocaine seizures already surpassed by first half of 2026
In 2025, police seized 166 kilos of cocaine, 19 kilos of khat, and 2,088 ecstasy pills
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Lari sekatan polis, dua lelaki naik Perodua Viva ditahan bersama dadah
PETALING JAYA: Dua lelaki yang melarikan diri selepas enggan memberhentikan kereta ketika diarahkan polis ditahan selepas merempuh tiga kenderaan dalam kejadian di Jalan Kuching di sini, semalam. Penahanan kira-kira 5.30 petang itu turut menemukan dadah disyaki heroin seberat 19.63 gram dalam Perodua Viva terbabit. Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Fadil Marsus berkata, kejadian dipercayai berlaku ... Read more The post Lari sekatan polis, dua lelaki naik Perodua Viva ditahan bersama dadah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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· Jul 5, 2026
[Tambay] Nasaan ang tapang ni Marcoleta? O baka mag-Bato dela Rosa siya?
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Civil Georgia
· Jul 10, 2026
SSSG Says Wanted Georgian Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Carry Out ‘Subversive Acts’ Linked to October 4 Unrest
The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) said it arrested a wanted Georgian citizen, later identified by pro-government media as Beka Tchulukhadze, who is accused of purchasing and storing “large quantities” of firearms, ammunition and explosives allegedly intended for “subversive acts” linked to the October 4, 2025, unrest in Tbilisi. Speaking at a Friday evening
The Namibian
· Jul 8, 2026
165 arrested in drug crackdown
The police recorded the seizure of more than 279kg of illicit drugs and arrested 165 suspects during anti-drug operations carried out across the country in June. According to a media statement issued by national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, officers confiscated 279.292kg of cannabis, 3 480.6 mandrax tablets, 440.6 units of crack cocaine, 23 [] The post 165 arrested in drug crackdown appeared first on The Namibian.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
Okada man kidnaps three-year-old entrusted to his care in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a commercial motorcyclist, Kelvin Ogaga, for allegedly kidnapping a three-year-old girl entrusted to his care. It was learnt that the suspect, Ogaga, collected N500,000 as ransom from the child’s family to release the toddler. The Delta Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the arrest in a video [] Okada man kidnaps three-year-old entrusted to his care in Delta
Kathimerini
· Jun 30, 2026
Street arrest leads to contraband cigarette, marijuana stash
A street arrest for contraband cigarettes and drugs in central Athens has led police to a stash of thousands of cigarette packs and half a kilogram of marijuana, police said Tuesday.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Kidnapping, detention cases involving S. Koreans abroad surge 20-fold in 4 yrs: data
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The number of kidnapping and detention cases involvin...
Meduza.io
· Jul 7, 2026
Moscow police grabbed dozens of teenagers off the street last Friday, then used stun guns on them in custody
Late in the evening of July 3, riot police carried out a sweep near Kitay-gorod in central Moscow. Officers brutally detained teenagers who were out on the streets, including minors. On social media, many of those affected described beatings and humiliation at the hands of riot police. According to those detained, officers used stun guns on them. Several dozen people were taken to a police station, where they were held for several hours. The young people say police recorded their personal information and photographed them but did not file any formal reports.
Independent Online
· Jun 26, 2026
PICS: Gauteng cops seize counterfeit and illicit goods worth R500 000 in crackdown operations
PICS: Gauteng cops seize counterfeit and illicit goods worth R500 000 in crackdown operations
Guineematin.com
· Jun 26, 2026
« Ils ont défoncé la porte et emmené mon mari » : l’arrestation d’un habitant de Djéssé soulève des inquiétudes, le parquet général de Kankan promet des enquêtes
Suite à une dénonciation faisant état d’une exploitation minière illégale, le procureur général près la Cour d’appel de Kankan, accompagné du représentant du parquet du tribunal de première instance de Kankan, d’un officier de police judiciaire et d’un huissier de justice, s’est rendu hier, jeudi 25 juin 2026, dans le district de Djéssé, relevant de [] The post « Ils ont défoncé la porte et emmené mon mari » : l’arrestation d’un habitant de Djéssé soulève des inquiétudes, le parquet général de Kankan promet des enquêtes first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 24, 2026
Greek FBI busts drug trafficking ring in Mykonos: Leader arrested, tourist van company owner among suspects
Significant quantities of cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and other narcotics have been seized as a major police operation remains underway The post Greek FBI busts drug trafficking ring in Mykonos: Leader arrested, tourist van company owner among suspects appeared first on ProtoThema English.
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jun 22, 2026
Missing Baton Rouge Teen: Arrest Warrant Reveals Key Evidence
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Kuwait Times
· Jul 4, 2026
MoI arrests 10 drug suspects
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced the arrest of 10 suspects in seven separate cases involving the possession of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances intended f...
UrduPoint
· Jul 2, 2026
Another fugitive from prisoner van escape arrested; total arrests reach eight
Another fugitive from prisoner van escape arrested; total arrests reach eight
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Police uncover massive weapons cache in Druze village, complete longstanding investigations
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Malay Mail
· Jul 1, 2026
Pahang police seize over RM728,000 in drugs, arrest couple believed to be East Coast couriers
KUANTAN, July 1 — Police arrested a couple and seized various types of drugs estimated to be worth more than RM728...
Caucasian Knot
· Jul 6, 2026
Alina Djikaeva complained about pressure in the pre-trial detention center.
The editor-in-chief of the publication Sapa, Alina Djikaeva, arrested in a case regarding the purchase of information from police officers, reported extortion and pressure from security forces.
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Police recover GH¢140,000, AK 47 rifle after Lashibi robbery
The Accra Regional Police Command has recovered GH¢140,000 and an AK-47 assault rifle following an armed robbery attack on a mobile money vendor at Lashibi that left one suspected robber dead and another on the run. The stolen cash was abandoned by the fleeing suspect after his alleged accomplice was shot dead. The victim escaped The post Police recover GH¢140,000, AK 47 rifle after Lashibi robbery appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
NewsOne
· Jul 11, 2026
Video: PA Cop Harasses And Handcuffs Black Teen After Commenting On Him Wearing A Jacket On A ‘Warm Day’
A video shows the cop questioning the teen about why he was wearing his jacket with the hood up on a warm day, and then grabbing him.
Vanguard News
· Jul 12, 2026
Operation Kosaye: Ogun police arrest 43 suspected criminals
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command, said it has 43 suspected criminals during a late-night raid on a notorious criminal hideout in the Isheri-Olofin area of the state, by Operation Kosaye. The suspects, comprising 28 males and 15 females, were apprehended by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit during [] The post Operation Kosaye: Ogun police arrest 43 suspected criminals appeared first on Vanguard News.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Syria’s Drug Enforcement Administration arrests drug trafficker in Tartous
Tartous, July 11 (SANA) Syria’s Drug Enforcement Administration announced on Saturday the arrest of a drug trafficker in Tartous province following an intelligence-led operation targeting his criminal activities. In a statement posted on its Telegram channel, the administration said the suspect, identified by the initials M.Kh., was arrested after authorities monitored his movements and investigated []
Black America Web
· Jul 11, 2026
PA Cop Harasses, Handcuffs Black Teen For Wearing Jacket On A 'Warm Day'
A video shows the cop questioning the teen about why he was wearing his jacket with the hood up on a warm day, and then grabbing him.
Breitbart News
· Jul 8, 2026
"Hola!" Police Find Man in Vehicle Trunk During Traffic Stop
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office released footage showing officers conducting a traffic stop, detaining a woman with at least one warrant out for her arrest, and then finding a man hiding in the vehicle trunk. Border Patrol was contacted by the officers conducting the traffic stop.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Multi-Agency Net Snags Orlando Stolen Car Suspect In Central Florida Grocery Parking Lot
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The Leader
· Jul 8, 2026
Drug Den Dismantled in Abarán After Police Uncover 24-Hour Sales Point
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Mexico News Daily
· Jun 23, 2026
Authorities seize over 24,000 liters of liquid meth, Mexico’s second-largest drug bust in history
According to Mexico's National Defense Ministry, the seizure represented an economic blow to organized crime to the tune of more than 9 billion pesos (US 512.3 million). The post Authorities seize over 24,000 liters of liquid meth, Mexico’s second-largest drug bust in history appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Off The Press
· Jul 1, 2026
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Guinee news
· Jul 3, 2026
Guinée : un Nigérian jugé pour trafic présumé de cocaïne, 5 ans de prison requis
Le Tribunal de première instance (TPI) de Kaloum a examiné, ce vendredi 3 juillet 2026, le dossier de Chizoba Anselem Ngwuoke, ressortissant nigérian poursuivi pour détention et transport présumés de cocaïne. À la barre, le prévenu, âgé de 42 ans et coiffeur de profession, a nié l’ensemble des accusations. Il affirme avoir été interpellé le []
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· Jul 10, 2026
KING 5’s Sharon Yoo hypes Puget Sound ICE ‘quota’ arrests without saying who was arrested
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