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OrganisedCrime
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Teenager Guilty of UK Contract Killing Plot
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder at the Old Bailey. He was recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish organised crime group with links to Iran, to kill an unknown person. Natland was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and ammunition.
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WorldAcid attacker of journalist Russell Findlay freed
William Burns, who attacked Russell Findlay with acid and a knife in 2015, has been released from prison. Findlay, now leader of the Scottish Conservatives, received notification of the release and expressed concerns about potential 'unfinished business' with organised crime groups.
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WorldFake World Cup Shirts Worth £18.5m Seized
A nationwide operation led by City of London Police has seized over 220,000 fake World Cup shirts, estimated to be worth £18.5 million. Six arrests were made in connection with the sale of these counterfeit goods, which are linked to funding organised crime.
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WorldPolice Seize £18.5m in Fake Football Kits
City of London Police have seized over 220,000 counterfeit football shirts and kits with an estimated genuine retail value of £18.5 million. Four individuals were arrested on suspicion of selling the fake merchandise, which is linked to organised crime.
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WorldEcuador's Cocaine Crisis Fuels Global Drug Trade
Ecuador is central to the global cocaine trade, with around 70% of drugs reaching Europe and the US passing through the country. The nation grapples with extreme violence, a high murder rate, and pervasive corruption within its security and justice systems.
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