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Politicspunch-ng2d ago

Bandit Kingpin Linked to Kwara Monarch's Abduction Arrested

Security operatives in Kwara State have successfully arrested a notorious bandit kingpin suspected of being involved in the abduction of a traditional ruler in Ifelodun LGA. The arrest marks a significant development in efforts to combat banditry in the region.

NEET-UG Paper Leak: Teacher Arrested, NTA Leadership Changes Amid Outcry
CultureTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv4d ago4 sources

NEET-UG Paper Leak: Teacher Arrested, NTA Leadership Changes Amid Outcry

A Pune teacher was arrested in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak, exposing a coaching nexus and sparking widespread political criticism. Amid demands for the education minister's resignation, the Centre approved key appointments to the National Testing Agency (NTA) to address the intensifying uproar.

Swedish Crime Kingpin Arrested in Tunisia
Worlddr-dkaftonbladetberlingske+5svenska-dagbladetindex-hrpolitikenaktuality-sktunisia-live8d ago8 sources

Swedish Crime Kingpin Arrested in Tunisia

A leading figure from a Swedish organized crime network, identified by police as a key member of the Foxtrot clan, has been arrested in Tunisia. This apprehension marks a significant development in efforts to combat international organized crime.

Pentagon Official States Iran War Cost Reaches $25 Billion
WorldAPbloombergNYT+56Al Jazeeradr-dkcnbcukrainska-pravdaDWle-figaroSCMPFrance 24+48 more21d ago59 sources

Pentagon Official States Iran War Cost Reaches $25 Billion

A Pentagon official has revealed that the United States' involvement in the war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far. This figure represents the financial expenditure over approximately two months of conflict.

Mexico Captures Top Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Jardinero'
WorldReutersFTle-monde+19The GuardianAl JazeerafazberlingskeDWSCMPla-repubblicael-mundo+11 more22d ago22 sources

Mexico Captures Top Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Jardinero'

Mexican special forces have arrested Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," a high-ranking leader and successor to "El Mencho" in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. He was captured while attempting to flee and had a $5 million bounty on his head.

International Police Operations Lead to Major Drug and Weapons Seizures
Politicsberlingskedelfi-ltn1-serbia+7danasklix-baKorea Heraldyonhap-englishbalkan-webinquirerguardian-ng1mo ago10 sources

International Police Operations Lead to Major Drug and Weapons Seizures

Police forces across multiple countries, including the Philippines, Greece, Denmark, Serbia, and Lithuania, conducted various operations resulting in significant seizures of illegal drugs like shabu, marijuana, and cocaine, as well as weapons arsenals. These operations led to numerous arrests, including Chinese nationals and an alleged Albanian drug boss.

Lukashenko Visits North Korea, Signs Friendship Pact with Kim Jong Un and Exchanges Gifts
WorldAPReutersThe Guardian+36Al Jazeeradr-dktimes-ukyle-uutisetfazberlingskele-figarolsm-lv+28 more1mo ago39 sources

Lukashenko Visits North Korea, Signs Friendship Pact with Kim Jong Un and Exchanges Gifts

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea, where he held talks with leader Kim Jong Un, signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, and exchanged gifts, including Lukashenko presenting an assault rifle to Kim, further solidifying their anti-Western alliance and criticizing Western pressure.

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Continues to Receive High Rotten Tomatoes Scores
Cultureforbesvarietyhollywood-reporter+3billboardignscreen-rant1mo ago6 sources

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Continues to Receive High Rotten Tomatoes Scores

The highly-anticipated second season of 'Daredevil: Born Again' has debuted to high scores and reviews, including double near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores, breaking an all-time record and with executive producers discussing political parallels and teasing a Thunderbolts* reference.

Police nab wanted kidnap kingpin in Ondo
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Police nab wanted kidnap kingpin in Ondo

Ondo State police have arrested wanted kidnap kingpin, Abdullahi Lawal, the alleged mastermind behind a notorious gang terrorising the Akoko axis. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-wanted-kidnap-kingpin-in-ondo/

NDLEA nabs fugitive drug kingpin after 15 years on the run
Worldpunch-ng2mo ago

NDLEA nabs fugitive drug kingpin after 15 years on the run

Nigeria’s NDLEA arrests fugitive drug kingpin Uzoma Ilomuanya, wanted for over 15 years in Nigeria and the UK, after a coordinated operation in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-nabs-fugitive-drug-kingpin-after-15-years-on-the-run/

Plateau police arrest notorious kidnap kingpin, recover firearms
Worldvanguard-ng2mo ago

Plateau police arrest notorious kidnap kingpin, recover firearms

The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended Babangida Buba, alias Babawo, a notorious kidnap kingpin who had evaded capture after a previous operation dismantled his syndicate in Shendam. The post Plateau police arrest notorious kidnap kingpin, recover firearms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Photos: Mexican president calls for calm as violence erupts after drug lord’s killing
Politicsvanguard-ng2mo ago

Photos: Mexican president calls for calm as violence erupts after drug lord’s killing

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged citizens on Sunday to remain calm and stay informed following the operation that led to the death of narcotrafficking kingpin Nemesio Oseguera, one of the most-wanted criminals in the country. The post Photos: Mexican president calls for calm as violence erupts after drug lord’s killing appeared first on Vanguard News.

Warnings issued in Mexico
Worldsvenska-dagbladethinduTimes of India2mo ago3 sources

Warnings issued in Mexico

Embassies of several countries in Mexico have, on Sunday, local time, issued warnings to their citizens due to the unrest in the country following the killing of a cartel leader.

Nigerian Government Misses Q1 Tax Target by N2.2 Trillion
Politicsaftonbladetle-figaroFrance 24+13orfdie-presseobservadorYahooDawnndtvvijesti-me20-minuten+5 more1d ago16 sources

Nigerian Government Misses Q1 Tax Target by N2.2 Trillion

The Nigerian Federal Government has reportedly missed its first-quarter tax revenue target by a significant N2.2 trillion. This shortfall highlights challenges in the nation's fiscal performance for the period.

Karachi Drug Kingpin 'Pinky' Challenges Authorities
Worldexpress-tribune8d ago

Karachi Drug Kingpin 'Pinky' Challenges Authorities

Police in Karachi claim to have uncovered a cocaine network operated by a drug kingpin known as 'Pinky,' who allegedly supplied the city's elite through WhatsApp orders and female riders, openly challenging the system.

Drug Supplier to Kingpin Repatriated from Thailand
WorldKorea Heraldyonhap-english20d ago2 sources

Drug Supplier to Kingpin Repatriated from Thailand

A drug supplier linked to the infamous drug kingpin Park Wang-yeol has been successfully repatriated from Thailand. This marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to dismantle drug networks.

Indian Billionaire's Son Offers to Save Escobar's Hippos
CultureBBCruvfaz+15aftonbladetle-figarodie-presseEL PAISforbesindex-hrn1-serbiaYahoo+7 more21d ago18 sources

Indian Billionaire's Son Offers to Save Escobar's Hippos

Anant Ambani, son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has offered to relocate 80 of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' from Colombia to his wildlife sanctuary in India. This offer aims to provide a humane alternative to the planned culling of the invasive species.

Drug Kingpin Salim Dola, Dawood Aide, Deported to India From Turkey
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express22d ago3 sources

Drug Kingpin Salim Dola, Dawood Aide, Deported to India From Turkey

Salim Dola, an alleged drug kingpin and close associate of Dawood Ibrahim linked to a multi-crore drug empire, has been deported from Turkey and landed in Delhi, India. His deportation marks a significant development in the efforts against organized crime.

Bolivia arrests alleged Uruguayan drug kingpin accused of putting hit on Paraguayan prosecutor
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

Bolivia arrests alleged Uruguayan drug kingpin accused of putting hit on Paraguayan prosecutor

Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he’s wanted for money laundering Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Sebastián Marset, an alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker and one of South America’s most wanted criminals, has been arrested in Bolivia. Marset, 34, is accused of trafficking tonnes of cocaine from South America to Europe, and also of having ordered the murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor who was shot dea...

International Drug Trafficking Network Busted in India
Worldhindu2mo ago

International Drug Trafficking Network Busted in India

India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an international drug trafficking network operating across three countries, seizing a consignment worth ₹10 crore and working to apprehend the kingpin in Sri Lanka.

Cartel Kingpin "El Mencho" Dead. Here's A Shortlist Of Possible Successors
Worlddie-presse24urzerohedge2mo ago3 sources

Cartel Kingpin "El Mencho" Dead. Here's A Shortlist Of Possible Successors

Cartel Kingpin "El Mencho" Dead. Here's A Shortlist Of Possible Successors Mexico's most wanted cartel boss was killed Sunday in a Mexican military operation reportedly supported by U.S. intelligence; however, the emergence of potential successors indicates the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is not at the end of its road, only suggesting the decapitation strike is more likely to drive short-term fragmentation and retaliatory or spillover risks. Local outlet Político MX rep...

El Mencho has fallen but the cartel still stands
WorldReuterswsjwapo+8times-ukorf20-minutennz-heraldel-universal-englishglobal-timesbuenos-aires-heraldkuwait-times2mo ago11 sources

El Mencho has fallen but the cartel still stands

The death of the leader of Mexico's largest drug trafficking outfit opens the door to a power struggle that could unleash more violence La entrada El Mencho has fallen but the cartel still stands se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

Rafael Amaya To Star As Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán In New Series From POV Of Drug Kingpin’s Wife Emma Coronel
Culturedeadline2mo ago

Rafael Amaya To Star As Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán In New Series From POV Of Drug Kingpin’s Wife Emma Coronel

EXCLUSIVE: Rafael Amaya (El Señor de los Cielos) is set to star and executive produce a scripted bilingual series in development about drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, told from the perspective of Guzmán’s wife Emma Coronel and centered on her life alongside her husband. Executive producers include Coronel, Amaya, and his producing partner Martiza […]

Wave of violence in Mexico after military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho'
Worldwsjnzztimes-uk+14ruvfazle-figaroFrance 24rzeczpospolitadie-presseel-mundomorgunbladid+6 more2mo ago17 sources

Wave of violence in Mexico after military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho'

One of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or "El Mencho," was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. After reports of El Mencho's death, cart

Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
WorldReuterswsjNPR+14nosle-figaroFrance 24delfi-ltdigi24The Independenthinduil-sole-24-ore+6 more2mo ago17 sources

Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel

School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army's killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," and the violence it spurred

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid
WorldBBCnzztvn24+11hvgindex-hrpolitikenhinduhotnewsTimes of IndiaDawniefimerida+3 more2mo ago14 sources

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid

One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border to the US. Oseguera, 60, the mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died in custody...

Mexican Army Kills Powerful Cartel Leader 'El Mencho'
WorldAPReutersBBC+57bloombergNYTwsjFTwapoThe GuardianNPRcnbc+49 more2mo ago60 sources

Mexican Army Kills Powerful Cartel Leader 'El Mencho'

The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, during a military operation.

Myanmar-based drugs kingpin arrested in Delhi
Worldndtv3d ago

Myanmar-based drugs kingpin arrested in Delhi

A Myanmar-based drugs kingpin, identified as Thancintuang, has been arrested in Delhi, dismantling a massive drug network. This marks the second major arrest of a Myanmar-based drug supplier this year.

Drug Kingpin El Chapo Requests Transfer to Mexico from US Prison
Worldle-figaroorfEL PAIS+4index-hraktuality-skpunch-ngseneweb15d ago7 sources

Drug Kingpin El Chapo Requests Transfer to Mexico from US Prison

Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, currently held in a maximum-security prison in the United States, has formally requested to be transferred back to Mexico. His legal team cites alleged human rights violations and harsh conditions in the US prison as reasons for the request.

CultureDaily Star BD17d ago

Feature on 'Kingpins of the Kitchen'

The Daily Star published a feature article titled 'Kingpins of the Kitchen,' likely highlighting prominent figures or trends in the culinary world.

Daredevil: Born Again Set Photos Hint at Kingpin's Fate, MCU Rewrites
Culturescreen-rant26d ago

Daredevil: Born Again Set Photos Hint at Kingpin's Fate, MCU Rewrites

New set photos from "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 3 have revealed details about Kingpin's post-mayoral era fate and new look, signaling a new era for MCU street-level stories. Reports also indicate that "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2 will officially rewrite elements concerning Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones.

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’
WorldFrance 24indian-expressvanguard-ng2mo ago3 sources

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’

Nemesio Oseguera, the head of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who was killed by the army on Sunday, challenged the state like few others in his bid to consolidate power. The post Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid
Worldwsjhinducyprus-mail+1Daily Sabah2mo ago4 sources

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid

One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border […]

Fires and Road Blockades in Mexico After Drug Lord's Killing
WorldAPwsjdnevnik-bg2mo ago3 sources

Fires and Road Blockades in Mexico After Drug Lord's Killing

A wave of violence erupted in Mexico following the killing of drug lord "El Mencho" during a special operation. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes was the leader of the fearsome Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Revenge for his death...

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara
WorldAl Jazeeradr-dknrk+13fazsvenska-dagbladetFrance 24vgobservadorYahoohindustan-timesiefimerida+5 more2mo ago16 sources

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara According to The Wall Street Journal, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assessed as one of Mexico's most powerful cartel leaders; footage on social media shows utter chaos unfolding across Guadalajara and other CJNG strongholds after Mencho's killing. WSJ cited a senior Mexican official earlier Sunday who confirmed Oseguera was...