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Italian police anti-crime operations

13 clusters · 420 sources · last updated

Latest: Naples law enforcement conducts crackdown on drug trafficking and urban disorder

By mid-September 2026, Italian law enforcement continued widespread operations targeting drug trafficking, organized fraud, and public safety. Previous efforts in Rome, Milan, and Naples focused on dismantling drug netwo

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Organized crime violence in Sarandë

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Sarandë shooting: Police Director orders crackdown on organized crime

A targeted shooting in Sarandë resulted in the death of 44-year-old Artan Myrtaj, known as ‘Tani Ruzhdiut’. Two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire while Myrtaj was at a local establishment, also wounding a 73-year-ol

[ACTIVE] [TECHNOLOGY] [LV]

Latvia CSDD cyberattack and data breach

9 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Latvian Ministry of Transport finds cybersecurity failures at CSDD

The Latvian Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) was targeted by a sophisticated cyberattack that resulted in unauthorized access to its IT systems. The breach, which occurred during the night of August 7–8, involved t

[ACTIVE] [CRIME] [EE] [LV]

Estonian brown bear hunting legal dispute

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Latvia investigates illegal killing of brown bear in Ogre

In Estonia, the Tallinn Administrative Court issued a 15-day temporary injunction suspending special permits issued by the Environmental Board for hunting problematic brown bears. The suspension follows a legal challenge

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High-speed police pursuits in Europe

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Varese: Unlicensed driver arrested after 20km police chase

Recent reports detail separate high-speed police pursuits involving drivers attempting to evade law enforcement. In Ventspils, a driver engaged in a pursuit after being caught speeding. The individual reached speeds of

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Carnikava dog attack and regulatory fallout

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Latvia strengthens dog owner regulations after Carnikava attack

Following a dog attack at the ‘Riekstiņš’ kindergarten in Carnikava, Latvia, where two unrestrained dogs attacked 19 children and teachers, a criminal investigation was launched by the State Police regarding ‘offenses ag

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Violent shootings and explosions in Albania and Greece

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Albania and Kosovo report fuel explosions, drug seizures, and corruption arrests

A series of violent incidents involving shootings and explosions has been reported in Albania and Greece. In Shkodër, 24-year-old tourism worker Ylber Luli died in the hospital following a confrontation at his home. Poli

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Modena cold case murder investigations

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Modena authorities re-examine cold case murders of eight women

Authorities in Modena are revisiting a series of unsolved murders that occurred between 1985 and 1995. The victims, at least eight women often described as sex workers or individuals struggling with drug addiction, died

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Criminal arrests for robbery in Italy

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Brindisi authorities issue urban Daspo orders following Ostuni brawl

Italian police have conducted several arrests following incidents of robbery and violence across different regions. In Lecce, a 30-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to rob a woman of her jewelry and c

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Vehicle tire-slashing theft scams in Italy

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Rimini theft: San Marino citizen targeted by flat tire scam

Reports have emerged regarding a recurring distraction theft method involving slashed vehicle tires in various Italian locations. In Azzate, Lombardy, three suspects—a woman and two men—deliberately punctured a Renault

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Inmate death in Pordenone prison fire

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Fresnes Prison inmate dies in cell fire

In Pordenone, Italy, a 19-year-old inmate of Egyptian origin died from carbon monoxide poisoning after setting fire to his mattress and belongings in a prison cell. During the incident, the individual reportedly used a g

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [AL]

Albanian wildfire prosecution and arson arrests

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Albania: Interior Minister calls for prosecution of arsonists

Wildfires have impacted several areas in Albania, including Krujë and Lura National Park. Firefighting efforts have involved aircraft, police, military personnel, and civil emergency workers to contain the blazes. In re

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Baltic illegal cigarette smuggling and production

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Riga police dismantle illegal full-cycle cigarette factory

Authorities in the Baltic region are intensifying efforts to combat transnational organized crime networks involved in the production and distribution of illegal cigarettes. In Latvia, the Tax and Customs Police (NMP)

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