Brazil's criminal groups are getting their hands on more powerful guns. A recent report shows that restricted, military-style weapons are increasingly being used by organized crime. Many of these guns are made in Brazil, but a significant number come from the United States. In November 2023, a shocking crime took place at Sao Paulo’s airport. Gunmen killed a cryptoc...
Gilbert Arenas, once a shining star on the basketball court, now finds himself in a much darker spotlight. The former NBA player, known for his skills and nicknames like "Agent Zero, " is accused of running illegal poker games in his Los Angeles mansion. This isn't just about cards and cash; it's about deception and potential prison time. Arenas and five others are ...
The TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has a long history of gripping episodes. One standout episode from season 4, episode 12, titled "Risk, " is particularly noteworthy. This episode not only showcased a memorable moment between detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler but also hinted at Stabler's future career path. This episode is a good example of how...
The Chicago casino project, led by Bally's, has run into trouble. The Illinois Gaming Board has halted work at the site in River West. Why? They found out that an unauthorized waste hauler, with past ties to organized crime, was being used. This company, D&P Construction, was hired by the Chicago Community Builders Collective, the main contractors for the $1. 7 billi...
The fifth season of Law & Order: Organized Crime kicked off with a bang, literally. The premiere episode left viewers on the edge of their seats with a shocking car crash involving Elliot and a young girl. The second episode, "Dante's Inferno, " kept the drama high, with Bunny in critical condition and Elliot in a coma. The hospital was filled with the Stabler family...
A man has been arrested in Curacao for his suspected involvement in the 2021 murder of Peter R. de Vries. This crime reporter was well-known for his work in exposing criminal activities. He was shot in broad daylight on a busy street in Amsterdam. This shocking event sparked a lot of concern about the influence of organized crime in the Netherlands. The suspect ...
The European Union's police agency has raised an alarm. AI is making organized crime more powerful. This is a big problem for all 27 countries in the EU. The agency released a report every four years. It shows how crime is changing. Cybercrime is now a big fight. It targets governments, companies, and people. AI makes these attacks more precise and harmful. AI is no...
South Carolina is cracking down on gangs and organized crime. Two new bills are making their way through the Senate. These bills aim to beef up state laws and make them more effective against criminal activities. The push for these changes comes from law enforcement. They say current laws aren't strong enough to stop gangs from recruiting younger members. Harsher pe...
The TV season of 2025 is already in full swing, but there’s no word yet on when “Law & Order: Organized Crime” Season 5 will start on Peacock. This is the first season as a streaming original, not airing on NBC. The latest episode of SVU gave fans a sneak peek of a mini crossover. The characters from the three current Law & Order shows crossing over on SVU has got m...
In a surprising turn of events, a group of drug traffickers was taken down by an unexpected informant: a pet French Bulldog named Bob. These criminals were involved in a major drug operation that shipped 448 kg of amphetamines, worth around $46 million, from the UK to Australia. The drugs were hidden inside an excavator arm. To ensure the drugs reached the right han...