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United StatesBig Bear Man Arrested in Wife's 2006 Killing After Remains IdentifiedSan Bernardino County sheriff's officials say Jeff Maiorca was arrested in connection with the 2006 killing of his wife, Jill Maiorca. The arrest is an allegation, not a conviction.
21 September 2026 · arrest reported in sheriff's noticeOpen report United StatesElijah Hemingway Charged After Edgewood Attack Kills Doctor, Injures WifePolice charged Elijah Hemingway after a knife attack at an Edgewood home killed physician Idris Evans and critically injured Evans' wife. The charges are allegations, not convictions.
24 September 2026 · arrest and charges reportedOpen report United StatesEugene Police Arrest Desta Ellsworth After Repeated Bank-Building CrashesEugene police say Desta Jahniwind Ellsworth was arrested after a vehicle repeatedly struck a downtown bank. He was lodged on reported felony DUII and other charges; no conviction is reported.
25 September 2026 · report; arrest on 24 SeptemberOpen report United StatesTwo Arrested After Oxford Smoke-Shop Search Finds Suspected DrugsOxford police reported the arrests of Yahya Mohamed Mosleh and Islam Mohamed after a search at Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store. The report does not establish any link between the investigation and two student deaths.
25 September 2026 · report; arrests following 24 September searchOpen report United StatesThomas Thompson Arrested in Alleged Butte Dump-Truck TheftKBZK reported that Thomas Thompson was in custody after a concrete-loaded dump truck was allegedly stolen and crashed in Butte on 23 September. The reported charges remain allegations.
24 September 2026 · report; arrest date not separately specifiedOpen report United StatesLouisville Man Charged After Goss Avenue Crash Injured Two PedestriansWDRB+WAVE reported that Jason Montgomery was arrested and charged in connection with a September 3 collision that injured two pedestrians on Goss Avenue. He pleaded not guilty, and the report said a preliminary hearing was expected October 2.
25 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report United StatesLincoln City Man Arrested After Alleged Threats Near School Bus StopKPTV reported that Cristofer Ochoa was booked into jail after allegedly threatening adults and children near a Lincoln City school bus stop. Court documents described multiple counts, including menacing and reckless endangerment; the booking date was not specified.
24 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report United StatesHillsborough County Deputies Charge Man With Attempted Murder After Knife IncidentThe Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Jarrett Brooks was arrested after an encounter with deputies on September 24, 2026, and charged with attempted murder of a law-enforcement officer and other offenses. The agency said its investigation remained active.
24 September 2026 · incident and arrest reported; release date not statedOpen report United StatesMoorpark Resident Arrested After Alleged Threats at MosqueNBC Los Angeles reported that a 40-year-old Moorpark resident was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats after an altercation during prayers at a mosque. The report did not name the suspect or give a separate arrest date.
25 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report United StatesNorfolk Police Charge Demonta Brown Jr. in Church Street HomicideNorfolk Police said Demonta M. Brown Jr. was arrested September 24 and charged with second-degree murder and firearm use in the June 26 shooting death of Tale A. Fuller.
25 September 2026 · arrest and charge reportedOpen report United StatesMonroe Police Arrest Man in Meth and Firearms InvestigationWBTV reported that Monroe police arrested Eufracio Quizapa-Santillo on September 25 after a months-long investigation and searches that reportedly found drugs, firearms and cash. The listed charges are allegations, not convictions.
25 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report United StatesNashville Man Arrested After Residents Report GunfireWSMV reported that Ta’Marion Baker was arrested after police responded to reports of gunfire in South Nashville and located him with weapons. The reported charges remain allegations.
25 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report United StatesMan Arrested on Child-Molestation Warrant in LaPorte CountyWSBT reported that Matthew Lukac was arrested in South Bend on a LaPorte County warrant alleging two felony counts of child molestation. No victim-identifying details are included.
25 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report United StatesMadisonville Man Arrested for Public Intoxication; Police Link Him to Hit-and-Run14 News reported that Daylin Thompson was arrested for public intoxication and later charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Thompson said he was with the driver but denied driving.
25 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report United StatesKansas Man Arrested After Deputies Find Suspected Stolen CopperKWCH reported that Eric Boyles was arrested after deputies found roughly 500 pounds of suspected stolen copper at a Protection residence. Felony theft and burglary were reported as requested charges, not convictions.
25 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report 
South Africa / United StatesSouth Africa Reports Extradition of Six Nigerian Nationals in Romance-Fraud InvestigationSouth Africa's Hawks said six Nigerian nationals arrested in 2021 were being handed over to U.S. agents to face fraud charges. A later U.S. release specifically confirms the extradition of five defendants in a New Jersey prosecution.
11 September 2026Open report 
United StatesTwo Charged in Alleged $1.3M Romance-Fraud Scheme Using Fake 49ers PersonaFederal prosecutors charged Daejon Labrayae Love and Taylor Jamie Chan, alleging a dating-app investment scheme involving more than two dozen women and more than $1.3 million.
28 August 2026Open report GhanaVideo Report Describes 'Black Maria' Anti-Drug Operation Near Avenor and CircleGhana News Central says the IGP's Special Operations Team targeted suspected drug activity around Avenor and Kwame Nkrumah Circle. A matching police statement and the date of the operation have not been independently confirmed.
22 September 2026 · video published; operation date unconfirmedOpen report 
United KingdomTwo Arrested After Darwen Stabbing; Police Investigate Attempted MurderA man in his 20s remains in stable condition after a stabbing in Darwen. Police arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder and a woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.
20 September 2026 · incident; arrests subsequently reportedOpen report 
United StatesTwo Shipping-Company Workers Charged Over Five Stolen Handguns in South CarolinaKeith Alexander Anderson-Salters and Alyssa Iyana Ray were charged in 2021 after investigators said five pistols were stolen during shipment. This is an alleged theft case, not a reported armed robbery.
22 February 2021 · original reportOpen report 
United States17-Year-Old Taken Into Custody After Fatal Shooting of Westbury Senior LePaul WarrenHouston police said a 17-year-old was taken into custody following the shooting death of Westbury High School senior LePaul Warren. Police had not established a motive in the cited update.
25 September 2026 · police updateOpen report United StatesICE Arrests Nigerian National in Massachusetts; DHS Cites Earlier ConvictionsA US agency says Rapheal Oludemilade Adebowale was arrested by immigration officers and had previous larceny and money-laundering convictions. No new money-laundering charge was reported.
24 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report South AfricaTsakane Matlala and Two Co-Accused Granted Bail in Property-Fraud CaseTsakane Matlala and two co-accused were granted R20,000 bail each in a Pretoria fraud case concerning an allegedly fraudulent Waterkloof lease. The rent was reported as R95,000 a month, not a proven loss.
23 September 2026 · court updateOpen report Niger / NigeriaKebbi Police Arrest Suspect Sought Over Killing in Niger RepublicKebbi police say they arrested Mas'udu Saidu in Nigeria after Nigerien authorities sought him over the alleged fatal stabbing of his business partner in Niger Republic. No conviction is reported.
25 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report NigeriaNDLEA Reports Enugu Meth Lab Investigation; Two Men ArraignedNigeria's NDLEA says it dismantled a suspected methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu State. Two men were arrested and arraigned; the charges are not convictions.
24 September 2026 · arraignment reportedOpen report 
United StatesAtlanta Most-Wanted Case Update: Jonathan Soto Arrested in JacksonvilleAtlanta police say Jonathan Soto, previously sought in the 2023 killing of Republic Lounge co-owner Michael Gidewon, was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida. His arrest is not a conviction.
24 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report 
United StatesAtlanta Police Seek Leads in Jaylon Baker Homicide; Reward Up to $5,000Atlanta police are seeking information about the 2 September killing of Jaylon “JBake” Baker. A Crime Stoppers reward of up to $5,000 may be available for a tip leading to an arrest and indictment.
22 September 2026 · appeal reportedOpen report United StatesFBI Offers Up to $10,000 for Information on Julious George KhalidThe FBI seeks Julious George Khalid in connection with an alleged August 2026 kidnapping and extortion near Atlanta. Its posted reward is up to $10,000 for information leading to arrest and conviction.
24 September 2026 · reward reportedOpen report 
South AfricaTwo Women Charged in Jabulile Ntimba Killing Amid Kempton Park InvestigationsThree people were arrested over the death of Jabulile Ntimba, one of nine women found dead in the Kempton Park area. Prosecutors charged two women; the third person was not charged.
21 September 2026 · court appearanceOpen report 
GhanaTwo Arrested in Cheikh Touré Kidnapping and Death Investigation in GhanaPolice report the arrests of two men in their investigation into the alleged kidnapping and killing of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Touré. Two others are reportedly still sought.
23 September 2026 · case update; death reported 16 October 2025Open report 
MaltaMan Arrested in Miriam Azzopardi Murder Investigation in MarsaMalta police arrested a 34-year-old man after Miriam Azzopardi was found dead in a field in Marsa. An autopsy reportedly found signs of manual strangulation.
23 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report 
United StatesSecond Suspect Arrested in Tasia Fortune Death Investigation in MississippiJackson police say Earnest Lloyd Jr. is the second man arrested on a murder charge in the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune; authorities are seeking a third suspect.
23 September 2026 · case updateOpen report 
United KingdomThree Arrested by Armed Officers in Benfleet; Firearm RecoveredEssex Police say armed officers arrested three men during a serious and organised crime investigation and recovered a firearm during a property search.
22 September 2026 · police reportOpen report United StatesJacksonville Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempting to Entice a MinorOrlin Eli Gonzalez received a 10-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor in an FBI undercover investigation.
23 September 2026 · sentencingOpen report 
South AfricaPassenger Arrested at OR Tambo Airport After Suspected Heroin SeizurePolice say a 52-year-old passenger arriving from Accra was arrested after suspected heroin valued at approximately R2 million was found in his luggage.
20 September 2026Open report 
BrazilSeven Arrested in Brazil During Operation EREDITÀAuthorities say Operation EREDITÀ targeted an alleged Brazil-to-Europe cocaine and money-laundering network linked to the ’Ndrangheta.
16 September 2026Open report 
IrelandTwo Women Arrested After €447,000 Drug Seizure in DublinAuthorities reported seizures of cannabis and cocaine valued at approximately €447,000, along with €27,900 in cash.
18 September 2026Open report 
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTwo Arrested After Sarajevo Drug SearchesPolice reported recovering approximately seven kilograms of amphetamine, five kilograms of cannabis and 50 grams of cocaine.
September 2026Open report SpainThree Youths Arrested in Marbella Synthetic-Drug InvestigationPolice reportedly arrested three youths suspected of operating a synthetic-drug trafficking network and seized ketamine, 2C-B, MDMA and ecstasy tablets.
September 2026Open report 
United KingdomFour Cardiff Men Jailed Following Organised-Crime Drug InvestigationFour men received prison sentences after guilty pleas in a case involving cocaine, heroin, crack cocaine, a loaded firearm and ammunition.
18 September 2026Open report 
MexicoSuspect Arrested in Killing of Spanish Student Claudia Tacoronte in CuautlaAuthorities in Cuautla say Francisco Javier N., known as “El Trompas,” has been arrested over the alleged killing of 21-year-old Spanish exchange student Claudia Tacoronte.
September 2026 · Arrest reportedOpen report 
GhanaPolice Arrest Seven Suspected Robbers, Recover Motorbikes and GH¢29,550 in Upper EastThe Upper East Regional Police Command says seven suspects have been arrested over alleged armed robberies, with two unregistered motorbikes, suspected hard drugs and GH¢29,550 reportedly recovered.
18 September 2026 · Court return scheduled for 23 September 2026Open report 
Nigeria / ChinaNigeria Police Repatriate Chinese Fugitive Zhang Shijie to ChinaNigeria Police say INTERPOL NCB Abuja repatriated Chinese fugitive Zhang Shijie to Guangzhou following his arrest in Nigeria over alleged large-scale smuggling of endangered African Rosewood.
17 September 2026 · Repatriation reportedOpen report 
France / GhanaExposing the Shadows of Authority: Why Ghana’s Cocaine Case Demands Independent ScrutinyAn editorial calling for an independent, evidence-led investigation into whether any serving or retired public official facilitated the Ghana-linked cocaine shipment intercepted in France.
18 September 2026Open report France / GhanaNames of Four Ghanaians Charged over €225 Million Cocaine Shipment from Ghana to FranceFour Ghanaians have been named, charged, and remanded over their alleged involvement in a shipment of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at €225 million from Ghana to France.
16 September 2026 · Seizure reported 10 SeptemberOpen report 
GhanaNACOC Arrests Accra Couple in Intelligence-Led Drug OperationNACOC says Jibreel Hardi, 51, and Abiba Fatawu, 42, were arrested during a joint intelligence-led operation that reportedly recovered suspected cannabis, Tramadol, a firearm, and 50 rounds of ammunition.
3 September 2026 · Report published 4 September 2026Open report 
NigeriaOyo Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Peddlers After Canadian Loud Reportedly Found in Car TyreThe Oyo State Police Command says two suspected drug peddlers were arrested after eight parcels of weed suspected to be Canadian Loud were reportedly found concealed inside a car tyre.
2 September 2026 · Intelligence receivedOpen report 
IndiaDEVELOPING: Nigerian Woman Emmanuel Joy Reportedly Arrested in India with 57.18g of CocaineA supplied News18 Hindi account says Chandan Nagar police arrested Nigerian national Emmanuel Joy in Indore with 57.18 grams of cocaine reportedly valued at more than ₹29 lakh, approximately N40.9 million.
Date not supplied · Arrest reported after 14 August arrivalOpen report 
GhanaBiggest Cannabis & Cocaine Tips Given to the Ghana AuthoritiesCrime Watch Global says it received unverified tips alleging that significant quantities of cannabis and cocaine are being held in some houses in Tema and passed the information to Ghanaian authorities.
15 August 2026Open report 
United StatesHillsborough County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest After Tips Passed to Law EnforcementThe Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop led deputies to methamphetamine, marijuana, distribution materials, and cash, with Martha Gut arrested and charged after the search.
Date not supplied · Sunday traffic stopOpen report 
BrazilCops Smash Massive 2.4-Ton Drug Convoy on Brazil HighwayA supplied report says Brazilian federal highway officers seized more than 2.4 tonnes of suspected narcotics from a truck on the BR-070 in Mato Grosso.
Date not suppliedOpen report 
BrazilVisitor, Don’t Fall Into This Trap: Prison Contraband WarningA supplied public-safety video warns prison visitors not to accept requests to carry illegal or prohibited items, which can endanger both the visitor and the person they intend to support.
Date not suppliedOpen report United StatesU.S. Sentences Nigerian National to 95 Months for Laundering $3.1 Million in Scam ProceedsA supplied U.S. Department of Justice release says Oluwasegun Baiyewu, 40, was sentenced to 95 months in prison for a money-laundering conspiracy involving more than $3.1 million from fraud schemes.
28 August 2026Open report 
NigeriaDEVELOPING: Two Prominent Ghanaians Reportedly Named in Nigerian Cocaine Investigation Involving Afolabi Kazeem Michael AKA KC LuxuryA supplied account attributed to Nigeria’s NDLEA says 184.5 kilograms of cocaine was intercepted in Lagos and that Afolabi Kazeem Michael, known as KC Luxury, was later detained at Lagos airport. The wider investigation reportedly includes two prominent Ghanaian nationals and two additional Nigerians.
3 August · arrest reported 10 days laterOpen report 
Ghana / NetherlandsMedia Reports Detention of Ghanaian MP Frimpong Kwame Ohene in the NetherlandsAfrica News reported that Frimpong Kwame Ohene had been detained in the Netherlands. Ghana's Parliament directory confirms his MP role, but the sources reviewed do not officially verify the detention, FBI involvement, a $32 million amount, or diplomatic negotiations.
13 May 2026 · media reportOpen report 
United StatesFBI Says Release of Tinubu-Related Records Could Endanger Agents and InformantsA supplied account says the FBI asked a federal court to keep some records concerning alleged drug-related activity linked to Bola Tinubu confidential, citing risks to agents, informants, and others named in the files.
Date not suppliedOpen report 
United StatesNYPD Seizes 580 Pounds of Cocaine in Queens, Its Biggest Bust in More Than a DecadeFederal and city investigators seized about 266 kilograms of cocaine from a Long Island City self-storage facility in what the NYPD identifies as its largest cocaine seizure in at least a decade.
Date not suppliedOpen report 
United StatesFBI Reportedly Hand-Delivers Tinubu-Related Records to U.S. Federal JudgeA supplied Peoples Gazette report says the FBI delivered records linked to a 1993 drug-trafficking and money-laundering controversy involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to a U.S. federal judge under seal.
28 August 2026Open report 
United KingdomUK Drug Offence Penalties: What the Supplied Class A, B and C Explainer SaysA supplied explainer describes reported maximum penalties for possessing, supplying, and producing Class A, B, and C drugs under what appears to be United Kingdom law.
Date not suppliedOpen report 
CanadaProject Apex: Six Arrests and 64 Charges Reported in St. Thomas Drug InvestigationSt. Thomas Police say a months-long Project Apex investigation led to six arrests, 64 criminal charges, and an estimated $32,185 in drugs seized.
27 August 2026Open report 
United StatesU.S. Drug-Related Crime Statistics: 1.16 Million Arrests Reported AnnuallyA supplied statistics explainer reports 1.16 million annual U.S. arrests for the sale, manufacture, or possession of illegal substances, with charts covering 2010–2020.
Data through 2020 · source date not suppliedOpen report 
GhanaJibril Baron: Reported Romance-Fraud Network and Crypto TrailA dedicated case page for the reported romance-fraud and money-laundering network associated with Jibril Baron.
2026Open report 
Ghana / United StatesDerrick Van Yeboah and the Reported International Fraud SyndicateA reported international fraud network involving romance scams, business-email compromise, and cyber-enabled fraud.
August 2025Open report 
South AfricaR1.5 Million in Suspected Drugs Confiscated During Operation UKUBUZA in GqeberhaSAPS says two men were arrested and a third suspect was detained after a Gqeberha operation led to the confiscation of suspected dagga, tik, khat, cocaine, and mandrax worth approximately R1.5 million.
27 August 2026Open report 
Morocco / BelgiumMorocco Releases Younes El Ballouti After One-Year Forged-Document SentenceBelgian media report that Moroccan-Belgian national Younes El Ballouti, known as “El Magico,” was released after serving a reduced sentence for possessing a forged travel document.
Last week · date not suppliedOpen report ColombiaColombian Police Seize $89 Million Worth of Cocaine Hidden Inside PipesA reported 2.3-metric-ton cocaine seizure during a Quindío highway stop, with the shipment allegedly concealed inside industrial iron pipes.
2026Open report 
United StatesNearly Two Dozen Illegal Guns and Drugs Seized from Long Beach HomeA reported seizure of 23 guns, ammunition, fentanyl, cocaine, and more than $100,000 in cash after a month-long investigation.
2026Open report 
AlgeriaAlgeria Reports Major Transnational Drug BustA reported major operation involving cocaine, pregabalin, arrests, and an alleged cross-border trafficking network.
2026Open report 
MaltaGambian National Arrested in Malta over Alleged Drug TraffickingA reported arrest in Malta involving an alleged drug-trafficking investigation and seized material.
2026Open report 
IndiaFour Nigerians Arrested in India over Alleged Drug TraffickingFour Nigerian nationals were reportedly arrested in India in an alleged drug-trafficking investigation.
2026Open report 
United StatesNOPD Reports Arrest in Frederick Johnson Homicide InvestigationA dedicated page for the reported New Orleans homicide arrest involving Frederick Johnson.
2026Open report 
United StatesMatthew Waggle Arrest Reported in West Virginia Homicide CaseA reported arrest and firearm-evidence update in a West Virginia homicide case.
2026Open report 
GermanyHamburg Fatal-Stabbing Allegation Involving Joan EbenezerA dedicated page for the supplied Hamburg fatal-stabbing allegation and its reported investigation.
2026Open report 
GhanaGhana Police Report Foiled Labone Bank Robbery AttemptA reported arrest and police shoot-out after intelligence about a planned attempt to rob three Labone banks.
14 August 2026Open report 
Thailand / SwedenSwedish Suspect Wanted for Alleged Attempted Murder, Extortion and Arson Arrested in BangkokA reported Bangkok condominium arrest involving a Swedish suspect identified by police as Kevin and his friend Alex.
24 August 2026Open report United KingdomMajor Gangland Figure Steven Daniel Arrested in Organised Crime RaidSteven “Bonzo” Daniel was reportedly arrested during an early-morning Operation Venetic raid in Glasgow.
2026Open report 
United StatesAspiring Rapper Among 3 Defendants Charged in $8.1M Stolen-Check SchemeA 25-count federal indictment alleges that three defendants handled more than $8.1 million in stolen checks.
28 August 2026Open report 
Nigeria / United StatesTwo Nigerian Nationals Extradited to U.S. to Face Sextortion ChargesAdebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale were reportedly returned to the United States in separate federal cases.
28 August 2026Open report 
IrelandGardaí Seize €2.306 Million in Suspected Cocaine, Cannabis and MDMA in DublinGardaí say two men were arrested after approximately €2.306 million worth of suspected cocaine, cannabis, and MDMA was seized during an operation in Blanchardstown.
28 August 2026Open report 
NigeriaPolice Rescue Two Colombians Allegedly Lured to Nigeria and Held Against Their WillThe NPF says NCB-INTERPOL operatives in Lagos rescued two Colombian nationals allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by certain Chinese nationals.
Saturday · date not suppliedOpen report
United StatesTwo Charged in Alleged $1.3M Romance-Fraud Scheme Using Fake 49ers PersonaFederal prosecutors charged Daejon Labrayae Love and Taylor Jamie Chan, alleging a dating-app investment scheme involving more than two dozen women and more than $1.3 million.
28 August 2026Open report GhanaVideo Report Describes 'Black Maria' Anti-Drug Operation Near Avenor and CircleGhana News Central says the IGP's Special Operations Team targeted suspected drug activity around Avenor and Kwame Nkrumah Circle. A matching police statement and the date of the operation have not been independently confirmed.
22 September 2026 · video published; operation date unconfirmedOpen report United KingdomTwo Arrested After Darwen Stabbing; Police Investigate Attempted MurderA man in his 20s remains in stable condition after a stabbing in Darwen. Police arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder and a woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.
20 September 2026 · incident; arrests subsequently reportedOpen report United StatesTwo Shipping-Company Workers Charged Over Five Stolen Handguns in South CarolinaKeith Alexander Anderson-Salters and Alyssa Iyana Ray were charged in 2021 after investigators said five pistols were stolen during shipment. This is an alleged theft case, not a reported armed robbery.
22 February 2021 · original reportOpen report United States17-Year-Old Taken Into Custody After Fatal Shooting of Westbury Senior LePaul WarrenHouston police said a 17-year-old was taken into custody following the shooting death of Westbury High School senior LePaul Warren. Police had not established a motive in the cited update.
25 September 2026 · police updateOpen report United StatesICE Arrests Nigerian National in Massachusetts; DHS Cites Earlier ConvictionsA US agency says Rapheal Oludemilade Adebowale was arrested by immigration officers and had previous larceny and money-laundering convictions. No new money-laundering charge was reported.
24 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report South AfricaTsakane Matlala and Two Co-Accused Granted Bail in Property-Fraud CaseTsakane Matlala and two co-accused were granted R20,000 bail each in a Pretoria fraud case concerning an allegedly fraudulent Waterkloof lease. The rent was reported as R95,000 a month, not a proven loss.
23 September 2026 · court updateOpen report Niger / NigeriaKebbi Police Arrest Suspect Sought Over Killing in Niger RepublicKebbi police say they arrested Mas'udu Saidu in Nigeria after Nigerien authorities sought him over the alleged fatal stabbing of his business partner in Niger Republic. No conviction is reported.
25 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report NigeriaNDLEA Reports Enugu Meth Lab Investigation; Two Men ArraignedNigeria's NDLEA says it dismantled a suspected methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu State. Two men were arrested and arraigned; the charges are not convictions.
24 September 2026 · arraignment reportedOpen report United StatesAtlanta Most-Wanted Case Update: Jonathan Soto Arrested in JacksonvilleAtlanta police say Jonathan Soto, previously sought in the 2023 killing of Republic Lounge co-owner Michael Gidewon, was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida. His arrest is not a conviction.
24 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report United StatesAtlanta Police Seek Leads in Jaylon Baker Homicide; Reward Up to $5,000Atlanta police are seeking information about the 2 September killing of Jaylon “JBake” Baker. A Crime Stoppers reward of up to $5,000 may be available for a tip leading to an arrest and indictment.
22 September 2026 · appeal reportedOpen report United StatesFBI Offers Up to $10,000 for Information on Julious George KhalidThe FBI seeks Julious George Khalid in connection with an alleged August 2026 kidnapping and extortion near Atlanta. Its posted reward is up to $10,000 for information leading to arrest and conviction.
24 September 2026 · reward reportedOpen report South AfricaTwo Women Charged in Jabulile Ntimba Killing Amid Kempton Park InvestigationsThree people were arrested over the death of Jabulile Ntimba, one of nine women found dead in the Kempton Park area. Prosecutors charged two women; the third person was not charged.
21 September 2026 · court appearanceOpen report GhanaTwo Arrested in Cheikh Touré Kidnapping and Death Investigation in GhanaPolice report the arrests of two men in their investigation into the alleged kidnapping and killing of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Touré. Two others are reportedly still sought.
23 September 2026 · case update; death reported 16 October 2025Open report MaltaMan Arrested in Miriam Azzopardi Murder Investigation in MarsaMalta police arrested a 34-year-old man after Miriam Azzopardi was found dead in a field in Marsa. An autopsy reportedly found signs of manual strangulation.
23 September 2026 · arrest reportedOpen report United StatesSecond Suspect Arrested in Tasia Fortune Death Investigation in MississippiJackson police say Earnest Lloyd Jr. is the second man arrested on a murder charge in the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune; authorities are seeking a third suspect.
23 September 2026 · case updateOpen report United KingdomThree Arrested by Armed Officers in Benfleet; Firearm RecoveredEssex Police say armed officers arrested three men during a serious and organised crime investigation and recovered a firearm during a property search.
22 September 2026 · police reportOpen report United StatesJacksonville Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempting to Entice a MinorOrlin Eli Gonzalez received a 10-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor in an FBI undercover investigation.
23 September 2026 · sentencingOpen report South AfricaPassenger Arrested at OR Tambo Airport After Suspected Heroin SeizurePolice say a 52-year-old passenger arriving from Accra was arrested after suspected heroin valued at approximately R2 million was found in his luggage.
20 September 2026Open report BrazilSeven Arrested in Brazil During Operation EREDITÀAuthorities say Operation EREDITÀ targeted an alleged Brazil-to-Europe cocaine and money-laundering network linked to the ’Ndrangheta.
16 September 2026Open report IrelandTwo Women Arrested After €447,000 Drug Seizure in DublinAuthorities reported seizures of cannabis and cocaine valued at approximately €447,000, along with €27,900 in cash.
18 September 2026Open report Bosnia and HerzegovinaTwo Arrested After Sarajevo Drug SearchesPolice reported recovering approximately seven kilograms of amphetamine, five kilograms of cannabis and 50 grams of cocaine.
September 2026Open report SpainThree Youths Arrested in Marbella Synthetic-Drug InvestigationPolice reportedly arrested three youths suspected of operating a synthetic-drug trafficking network and seized ketamine, 2C-B, MDMA and ecstasy tablets.
September 2026Open report United KingdomFour Cardiff Men Jailed Following Organised-Crime Drug InvestigationFour men received prison sentences after guilty pleas in a case involving cocaine, heroin, crack cocaine, a loaded firearm and ammunition.
18 September 2026Open report MexicoSuspect Arrested in Killing of Spanish Student Claudia Tacoronte in CuautlaAuthorities in Cuautla say Francisco Javier N., known as “El Trompas,” has been arrested over the alleged killing of 21-year-old Spanish exchange student Claudia Tacoronte.
September 2026 · Arrest reportedOpen report GhanaPolice Arrest Seven Suspected Robbers, Recover Motorbikes and GH¢29,550 in Upper EastThe Upper East Regional Police Command says seven suspects have been arrested over alleged armed robberies, with two unregistered motorbikes, suspected hard drugs and GH¢29,550 reportedly recovered.
18 September 2026 · Court return scheduled for 23 September 2026Open report Nigeria / ChinaNigeria Police Repatriate Chinese Fugitive Zhang Shijie to ChinaNigeria Police say INTERPOL NCB Abuja repatriated Chinese fugitive Zhang Shijie to Guangzhou following his arrest in Nigeria over alleged large-scale smuggling of endangered African Rosewood.
17 September 2026 · Repatriation reportedOpen report France / GhanaExposing the Shadows of Authority: Why Ghana’s Cocaine Case Demands Independent ScrutinyAn editorial calling for an independent, evidence-led investigation into whether any serving or retired public official facilitated the Ghana-linked cocaine shipment intercepted in France.
18 September 2026Open report France / GhanaNames of Four Ghanaians Charged over €225 Million Cocaine Shipment from Ghana to FranceFour Ghanaians have been named, charged, and remanded over their alleged involvement in a shipment of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at €225 million from Ghana to France.
16 September 2026 · Seizure reported 10 SeptemberOpen report GhanaNACOC Arrests Accra Couple in Intelligence-Led Drug OperationNACOC says Jibreel Hardi, 51, and Abiba Fatawu, 42, were arrested during a joint intelligence-led operation that reportedly recovered suspected cannabis, Tramadol, a firearm, and 50 rounds of ammunition.
3 September 2026 · Report published 4 September 2026Open report NigeriaOyo Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Peddlers After Canadian Loud Reportedly Found in Car TyreThe Oyo State Police Command says two suspected drug peddlers were arrested after eight parcels of weed suspected to be Canadian Loud were reportedly found concealed inside a car tyre.
2 September 2026 · Intelligence receivedOpen report IndiaDEVELOPING: Nigerian Woman Emmanuel Joy Reportedly Arrested in India with 57.18g of CocaineA supplied News18 Hindi account says Chandan Nagar police arrested Nigerian national Emmanuel Joy in Indore with 57.18 grams of cocaine reportedly valued at more than ₹29 lakh, approximately N40.9 million.
Date not supplied · Arrest reported after 14 August arrivalOpen report GhanaBiggest Cannabis & Cocaine Tips Given to the Ghana AuthoritiesCrime Watch Global says it received unverified tips alleging that significant quantities of cannabis and cocaine are being held in some houses in Tema and passed the information to Ghanaian authorities.
15 August 2026Open report United StatesHillsborough County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest After Tips Passed to Law EnforcementThe Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop led deputies to methamphetamine, marijuana, distribution materials, and cash, with Martha Gut arrested and charged after the search.
Date not supplied · Sunday traffic stopOpen report BrazilCops Smash Massive 2.4-Ton Drug Convoy on Brazil HighwayA supplied report says Brazilian federal highway officers seized more than 2.4 tonnes of suspected narcotics from a truck on the BR-070 in Mato Grosso.
Date not suppliedOpen report BrazilVisitor, Don’t Fall Into This Trap: Prison Contraband WarningA supplied public-safety video warns prison visitors not to accept requests to carry illegal or prohibited items, which can endanger both the visitor and the person they intend to support.
Date not suppliedOpen report United StatesU.S. Sentences Nigerian National to 95 Months for Laundering $3.1 Million in Scam ProceedsA supplied U.S. Department of Justice release says Oluwasegun Baiyewu, 40, was sentenced to 95 months in prison for a money-laundering conspiracy involving more than $3.1 million from fraud schemes.
28 August 2026Open report NigeriaDEVELOPING: Two Prominent Ghanaians Reportedly Named in Nigerian Cocaine Investigation Involving Afolabi Kazeem Michael AKA KC LuxuryA supplied account attributed to Nigeria’s NDLEA says 184.5 kilograms of cocaine was intercepted in Lagos and that Afolabi Kazeem Michael, known as KC Luxury, was later detained at Lagos airport. The wider investigation reportedly includes two prominent Ghanaian nationals and two additional Nigerians.
3 August · arrest reported 10 days laterOpen report Ghana / NetherlandsMedia Reports Detention of Ghanaian MP Frimpong Kwame Ohene in the NetherlandsAfrica News reported that Frimpong Kwame Ohene had been detained in the Netherlands. Ghana's Parliament directory confirms his MP role, but the sources reviewed do not officially verify the detention, FBI involvement, a $32 million amount, or diplomatic negotiations.
13 May 2026 · media reportOpen report United StatesFBI Says Release of Tinubu-Related Records Could Endanger Agents and InformantsA supplied account says the FBI asked a federal court to keep some records concerning alleged drug-related activity linked to Bola Tinubu confidential, citing risks to agents, informants, and others named in the files.
Date not suppliedOpen report United StatesNYPD Seizes 580 Pounds of Cocaine in Queens, Its Biggest Bust in More Than a DecadeFederal and city investigators seized about 266 kilograms of cocaine from a Long Island City self-storage facility in what the NYPD identifies as its largest cocaine seizure in at least a decade.
Date not suppliedOpen report United StatesFBI Reportedly Hand-Delivers Tinubu-Related Records to U.S. Federal JudgeA supplied Peoples Gazette report says the FBI delivered records linked to a 1993 drug-trafficking and money-laundering controversy involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to a U.S. federal judge under seal.
28 August 2026Open report United KingdomUK Drug Offence Penalties: What the Supplied Class A, B and C Explainer SaysA supplied explainer describes reported maximum penalties for possessing, supplying, and producing Class A, B, and C drugs under what appears to be United Kingdom law.
Date not suppliedOpen report CanadaProject Apex: Six Arrests and 64 Charges Reported in St. Thomas Drug InvestigationSt. Thomas Police say a months-long Project Apex investigation led to six arrests, 64 criminal charges, and an estimated $32,185 in drugs seized.
27 August 2026Open report United StatesU.S. Drug-Related Crime Statistics: 1.16 Million Arrests Reported AnnuallyA supplied statistics explainer reports 1.16 million annual U.S. arrests for the sale, manufacture, or possession of illegal substances, with charts covering 2010–2020.
Data through 2020 · source date not suppliedOpen report GhanaJibril Baron: Reported Romance-Fraud Network and Crypto TrailA dedicated case page for the reported romance-fraud and money-laundering network associated with Jibril Baron.
2026Open report Ghana / United StatesDerrick Van Yeboah and the Reported International Fraud SyndicateA reported international fraud network involving romance scams, business-email compromise, and cyber-enabled fraud.
August 2025Open report South AfricaR1.5 Million in Suspected Drugs Confiscated During Operation UKUBUZA in GqeberhaSAPS says two men were arrested and a third suspect was detained after a Gqeberha operation led to the confiscation of suspected dagga, tik, khat, cocaine, and mandrax worth approximately R1.5 million.
27 August 2026Open report Morocco / BelgiumMorocco Releases Younes El Ballouti After One-Year Forged-Document SentenceBelgian media report that Moroccan-Belgian national Younes El Ballouti, known as “El Magico,” was released after serving a reduced sentence for possessing a forged travel document.
Last week · date not suppliedOpen report ColombiaColombian Police Seize $89 Million Worth of Cocaine Hidden Inside PipesA reported 2.3-metric-ton cocaine seizure during a Quindío highway stop, with the shipment allegedly concealed inside industrial iron pipes.
2026Open report United StatesNearly Two Dozen Illegal Guns and Drugs Seized from Long Beach HomeA reported seizure of 23 guns, ammunition, fentanyl, cocaine, and more than $100,000 in cash after a month-long investigation.
2026Open report AlgeriaAlgeria Reports Major Transnational Drug BustA reported major operation involving cocaine, pregabalin, arrests, and an alleged cross-border trafficking network.
2026Open report MaltaGambian National Arrested in Malta over Alleged Drug TraffickingA reported arrest in Malta involving an alleged drug-trafficking investigation and seized material.
2026Open report IndiaFour Nigerians Arrested in India over Alleged Drug TraffickingFour Nigerian nationals were reportedly arrested in India in an alleged drug-trafficking investigation.
2026Open report United StatesNOPD Reports Arrest in Frederick Johnson Homicide InvestigationA dedicated page for the reported New Orleans homicide arrest involving Frederick Johnson.
2026Open report United StatesMatthew Waggle Arrest Reported in West Virginia Homicide CaseA reported arrest and firearm-evidence update in a West Virginia homicide case.
2026Open report GermanyHamburg Fatal-Stabbing Allegation Involving Joan EbenezerA dedicated page for the supplied Hamburg fatal-stabbing allegation and its reported investigation.
2026Open report GhanaGhana Police Report Foiled Labone Bank Robbery AttemptA reported arrest and police shoot-out after intelligence about a planned attempt to rob three Labone banks.
14 August 2026Open report Thailand / SwedenSwedish Suspect Wanted for Alleged Attempted Murder, Extortion and Arson Arrested in BangkokA reported Bangkok condominium arrest involving a Swedish suspect identified by police as Kevin and his friend Alex.
24 August 2026Open report United KingdomMajor Gangland Figure Steven Daniel Arrested in Organised Crime RaidSteven “Bonzo” Daniel was reportedly arrested during an early-morning Operation Venetic raid in Glasgow.
2026Open report United StatesAspiring Rapper Among 3 Defendants Charged in $8.1M Stolen-Check SchemeA 25-count federal indictment alleges that three defendants handled more than $8.1 million in stolen checks.
28 August 2026Open report Nigeria / United StatesTwo Nigerian Nationals Extradited to U.S. to Face Sextortion ChargesAdebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale were reportedly returned to the United States in separate federal cases.
28 August 2026Open report IrelandGardaí Seize €2.306 Million in Suspected Cocaine, Cannabis and MDMA in DublinGardaí say two men were arrested after approximately €2.306 million worth of suspected cocaine, cannabis, and MDMA was seized during an operation in Blanchardstown.
28 August 2026Open report NigeriaPolice Rescue Two Colombians Allegedly Lured to Nigeria and Held Against Their WillThe NPF says NCB-INTERPOL operatives in Lagos rescued two Colombian nationals allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by certain Chinese nationals.
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