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International Police Operations Lead to Major Drug and Weapons Seizures
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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.

Over 7,300 Online Scam Cases Reported in a Week
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Over 7,300 Online Scam Cases Reported in a Week

More than 7,300 online crime cases were reported last week, resulting in financial losses exceeding 397 million baht, according to Assistant National Police Chief Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej.

PNP Cracks Down on Illegal Bus Fare Hikes Amid Holy Week Exodus
Politicsinquirerphilstar19d ago2 sources

PNP Cracks Down on Illegal Bus Fare Hikes Amid Holy Week Exodus

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is strictly monitoring and cracking down on illegal bus fare hikes by public utility vehicle operators, with several companies already summoned by the LTFRB for unauthorized price increases during the Holy Week exodus.

Man Arrested for Explicit Photos of Minors, Three Rescued
Politicsinquirer24d ago

Man Arrested for Explicit Photos of Minors, Three Rescued

A man was arrested by the Philippine National Police Women and Children Protection Center (PNP WCPC) for allegedly possessing explicit materials involving himself and classmates when they were minors, leading to the rescue of three individuals.

Philippine Authorities and Local Governments Implement Measures Amid Rising Fuel Costs
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Philippine Authorities and Local Governments Implement Measures Amid Rising Fuel Costs

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has reduced airport terminal fees and approved a fuel surcharge increase, while the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported 415 gas station closures nationwide due to the ongoing oil supply crisis. Additionally, the Iloilo provincial government has rolled out enhanced energy and fuel conservation measures across multiple sectors.

PNP chief tells cops: Don’t be rude
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

PNP chief tells cops: Don’t be rude

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. told officers not to be rude after a Migrant Workers Office (MWO) employee in Bahrain was ordered to be investigated for reportedly “disrespecting” Filipinos abroad seeking assistance. In a statement on Wednesday, Nartatez said PNP personnel found to be “rude and mishandling

“Piramida” Operation Leads to 20 Arrests
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“Piramida” Operation Leads to 20 Arrests

A major international police operation, dubbed "Piramida," has resulted in the arrest of 20 individuals and searches at 24 locations across multiple jurisdictions. Suspects, including a "taxi king" and his associates who were under secret surveillance for months, are now undergoing questioning.

Philippines Enforces Public Disturbance Rules
Worldinquirer13d ago

Philippines Enforces Public Disturbance Rules

Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has ordered national police to enforce rules against late-night noise, public drinking, and other disturbances, including singing 'My Way' past 10 p.m.

Man Arrested in Davao City for Online Sexual Exploitation
Worldinquirer24d ago

Man Arrested in Davao City for Online Sexual Exploitation

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Davao City, Philippines, for allegedly offering to sexually exploit three male individuals online for pay. The arrest was made by the Philippine National Police Women and Children Protection Center.

Spain Hails Strong Security Ties With Morocco’s DGST
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Spain Hails Strong Security Ties With Morocco’s DGST

Spain’s National Police said today that its cooperation with Morocco’s DGST remains strong, describing the relationship as based on trust and constant information sharing. The post Spain Hails Strong…

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Stalker Victim Consultations Reach Second Highest on Record in Japan

The number of consultations regarding stalking incidents received by police nationwide in Japan last year exceeded 20,000, marking the second-highest figure since statistics began. The National Police Agency plans to strengthen countermeasures, including connecting perpetrators with medical institutions.

8 ex-police execs lose appeal in P358-M ‘ghost’ repairs case
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

8 ex-police execs lose appeal in P358-M ‘ghost’ repairs case

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the graft convictions of eight former Philippine National Police officers and personnel involved in the P358-million “ghost” repairs and maintenance of 28 police armored vehicles in 2007. At the same time, the anti-graft court’s Special Fourth Division acquitted one of the respondents, Henry Duque, after it determined that he was not

PNP chief orders crackdown on abusive lending apps
Technologyinquirer1mo ago

PNP chief orders crackdown on abusive lending apps

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to crack down on online lending applications allegedly involved in online harassment and data privacy violations. “We documented cases of manipulated photos to humiliate and scare their borrowers. This is not acceptable, and this kind of wrongdoing

PNP to parents: Keep kids away from online games that ‘encourage violence’
Technologyinquirer1mo ago

PNP to parents: Keep kids away from online games that ‘encourage violence’

(Trigger warning: Mentions of violence and suicide) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned parents to keep children away from online games that “encourage violence.” The caution comes after seven teens in Calabarzon were turned over to social workers after engaging in online discussions involving a mass shooting. “We have to work together

PNP is ‘more aggressive’now against street crimes – chief
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

PNP is ‘more aggressive’now against street crimes – chief

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said it has undertaken a “more aggressive stance” against crimes in the streets following the killing of three mobile phone technicians in Cagayan. The PNP released a statement after reporting that two suspects in the slay had been apprehended. READ: 2 suspects in killing of

South Korea investigates BTS ticket scalping after nearly 1,900 illegal listings detected
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

South Korea investigates BTS ticket scalping after nearly 1,900 illegal listings detected

South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it had identified 1,868 suspected scalping listings tied to upcoming BTS concerts in Goyang and Seoul’s Gwanghwamun area after monitoring major online resale platforms. Authorities said four cases involving 105 tickets appeared to reflect organized attempts to resell seats at steep premiums, and those cases have been referred to the National Police Agency for investigation. According to data released by the ministry, the majority of susp

Philippine National Police Dismisses Over 1,000 Officers
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Philippine National Police Dismisses Over 1,000 Officers

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that 1,010 police officers have been dismissed from service across the country between August 2025 and April 2026. The dismissals are part of an ongoing effort to address misconduct within the force.

Kyiv Shooting Kills Six, Investigated as Terrorist Attack
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Kyiv Shooting Kills Six, Investigated as Terrorist Attack

Six people were killed in a shooting incident in Kyiv, which Ukrainian authorities are investigating as a terrorist attack. The chief of Ukraine's National Police reported details about the incident involving a suspect born in Moscow.

Albanian and Italian Police Chiefs Discuss Enhanced Cooperation
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Albanian and Italian Police Chiefs Discuss Enhanced Cooperation

The General Director of the Albanian State Police, Skënder Hita, met with Lorenzo Bucossi, Director of the Italian Service for International Police Cooperation, to discuss strengthening their collaboration, which they described as a regional success model.

PNPA Officials Probed, Reforms Ordered After Hazing Incident
Politicsinquirer6d ago

PNPA Officials Probed, Reforms Ordered After Hazing Incident

Nine officials from the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are under investigation for alleged lapses related to a hazing incident. In response, authorities are drafting tighter measures and ordering sweeping reforms to eradicate hazing within the institution.

TechnologyNHK World19d ago

Japan Doubles Police Force to Combat "Tokuryu" Crime Groups

Japan's National Police Agency has doubled its specialized investigation team to 200 officers to crack down on "Tokuryu," anonymous and fluid crime groups involved in various offenses like "dark part-time jobs." The Metropolitan Police Department held an inauguration ceremony for the expanded team.

PNP aims for zero crime on Holy Week
Politics1mo ago

PNP aims for zero crime on Holy Week

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it is aiming for zero crime this upcoming Holy Week through closer coordination with barangay officials.

PNP Reminds Cop-Vloggers to Use AI Responsibly
Technologyinquirer1mo ago

PNP Reminds Cop-Vloggers to Use AI Responsibly

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reminded its personnel who are also vloggers to be mindful and careful when using artificial intelligence (AI) in their videos, following a flagged AI-generated video.

Man with Knife Overpowered and Arrested in Reykjavík
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Man with Knife Overpowered and Arrested in Reykjavík

Police were called to an incident in an apartment building in Breiðholt, Reykjavík, overnight, where a man wielding a knife was overpowered and arrested with the assistance of the national police special forces.

Child abuse killed 96 children in Korea in 5 years, many by parents
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

Child abuse killed 96 children in Korea in 5 years, many by parents

Nearly 100 children in South Korea died from abuse over the past five years, most at the hands of their own parents, according to police data covering tens of thousands of reported cases nationwide. A total of 63,575 child abuse cases were recorded during the five-year period, resulting in 96 deaths, according to data from the National Police Agency released Thursday by Rep. Chung Choon-saeng of the minor Rebuilding Korea Party. In 2025 alone, 14,211 cases were recorded, up from 11,572 in 2021,