Posts Tagged ‘Bust’
Singapore: 74 Arrested, 2.5Kg of Cannabis Seized in Five-Day Islandwide Drug Bust
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested 74 people in a five-day drug bust and seized over 2.5kg of cannabis, among other drugs. CNB said in a statement on Friday, October 17, that the anti-drug blitz, which encompassed locations such Ang Mo Kio, Balestier, Clementi, Punggol, Woodlands, and Yishun, took place from October 13 to October…
Read MoreNo Bread, No Fuel, No Dollars: How Bolivia Went From Boom To Bust
A bread roll has become a symbol of a severe economic crisis in Boliva that looks set to decide the outcome of the most significant elections in nearly two decades. The marraqueta, which is subsidized by the state, is the baguette of Bolivia. But even the humble “battle bread,” as it is nicknamed, is hard…
Read MoreMaine Police Insist AI Photo of Drugs Seized in Bust Was Legitimate Before Finally Copping to the Fake
A Maine police department issued an apology after initially doubling down on the authenticity of a drug seizure photo — only to later admit that the photo had been altered by artificial intelligence. The Westbrook Police Department posted an image on Sunday showing fentanyl and methamphetamine seized during a June 24 bust. But sharp-eyed viewers…
Read MoreWin Or Bust In Europa League For Amorim’s Man Utd
Ruben Amorim has bet the house on the Europa League after Manchester United’s disastrous Premier League campaign, knowing this season and next hinge on winning the competition. The Portuguese manager took over from the sacked Erik ten Hag in November, with United a miserable 13th in the table. Now they are 14th. That the former…
Read MoreTokyo Police Bust Alleged Prostitution Ring Targeting Tourists
Tokyo police have arrested seven people suspected of running a sex ring that reportedly targeted tourists AFP Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo’s busy red-light district. A record 36.8 million foreign visitors came to Japan last year, drawn partly by…
Read MoreColombia-Led Operation Seizes Almost 10% Of Annual Global Cocaine Production In A Single Bust
Colombian authorities, along with international partners, seized 225 tons of cocaine this week, marking the largest haul ever recorded in a single anti-narcotics operation. The effort, known as Operation Orion, involved 62 countries and resulted in the interception of six semi-submersible vessels, one of which was on a new drug trafficking route to Australia. The…
Read MoreNew Zealand Bans Gang Symbols, First Bust Comes 3 Minutes After Law Goes Into Effect
A man was arrested for showing a Mongrel Mob sign three minutes after New Zealand enacted a law banning gang symbols. In an effort to curb gang violence, New Zealand has enacted a law banning the display of gang symbols on clothing and vehicles in public. The law went into effect on Thursday, and within…
Read MoreGerman Police Bust Terror Suspect In Plot To Shoot Up Israeli Embassy
German police officers stand guard outside the Israeli Embassy in Berlin on Sunday, Oct. 20. 2024. JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images A Libyan man with alleged ties to the Islamic State extremist group was arrested by German police on suspicion of planning a terror attack against the Israeli Embassy in Berlin. The 28-year-old man, identified…
Read MoreChina’s stock boom may turn to bust as in 2015, Nomura warns
INVESTORS should brace for the biggest stock rally in China in 16 years to turn to bust, with the economy on a much weaker footing than before the pandemic, said Nomura Holdings. In the most gloomy scenario, “a stock market mania would be followed by a crash, similar to what happened in 2015”, economists led…
Read MoreThe one who got away: Ex-staff of fugitive linked to S$3b money laundering bust lifts veil on boss’ high life
JUST hours after police raided several luxury homes across Singapore on Aug 15, 2023, a white Toyota Alphard drove past a good class bungalow (GCB) in Third Avenue. Through darkened windows, the wealthy businessman passenger peered at the hive of activity taking place at the property leased by Su Jianfeng. The passenger, Su Binghai, was curious. He…
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