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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Three Arrested in Addo Drug Dealing Operation as Police Seize Mandrax and Tik
EASTERN CAPE — An intelligence-led police operation has led to multiple Addo drug dealing arrests, with authorities taking three suspects into custody after uncovering a cache of illicit narcotics. The coordinated law enforcement action took place on Thursday, July 2, 2026, when members of the Makhanda Crime Prevention Unit, the Highway Patrol Unit, and a []
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UrduPoint
· Jun 22, 2026
Two drug traffickers apprehended, hashish over 2.4 kg recovered
Two drug traffickers apprehended, hashish over 2.4 kg recovered
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Free By ‘Autopen’: Convicted Trafficker Re-Arrested In Florida On 12 Drug, Weapon Charges
A repeat drug trafficker who walked out of federal prison early thanks to a mechanized signature in the final days of the Biden Administration has been arrested to face the justice system once again. James Howard Dobbs, Jr., widely known by his alias “Red,” was taken into custody following a joint effort by Florida authorities [] Free By ‘Autopen’: Convicted Trafficker Re-Arrested In Florida On 12 Drug, Weapon Charges
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 21, 2026
Police arrest two brothers in MYR1.76M drug bust
Police arrest two brothers in MYR1.76M drug bust
South Africa Today
· Jun 22, 2026
Uber Driver Kidnapping and Extortion: Two Arrested in Katlehong
KATLEHONG, GAUTENG — Following a harrowing incident involving an Uber driver kidnapping and extortion, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has successfully apprehended two suspects in Katlehong. The swift operation, carried out on Saturday, 20 June 2026, targeted individuals allegedly linked to a local taxi association who held a ride-hailing motorist hostage. The ordeal unfolded []
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
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
Three Indian-origin men jailed in London for running £174,000 drugs network
In a significant crackdown, authorities have dismantled a large drug trafficking operation in London, orchestrated by incarcerated dealer Hardeep Thind. Three men of Indian descent, including an active magistrate, received prison sentences for their involvement in distributing cocaine and heroin worth £174,000. Following Thind's release, the illegal network expanded, prompting police to conduct thorough investigations, resulting in numerous arrests and convictions.
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Related coverage for "Three Arrested in Addo Drug Dealing Operation as Police Seize Mandrax and Tik": UrduPoint — Two drug traffickers apprehended, hashish over 2.4 kg recovered. Tampa Free Press — Free By ‘Autopen’: Convicted Trafficker Re-Arrested In Florida On 12 Drug, Weapon Charges. Borneo Bulletin — Police arrest two brothers in MYR1.76M drug bust. South Africa Today — Uber Driver Kidnapping and Extortion: Two Arrested in Katlehong. Independent Online — PICS: Gauteng cops seize counterfeit and illicit goods worth R500 000 in crackdown operations. Times of India — Three Indian-origin men jailed in London for running £174,000 drugs network