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  UK Police busts Indian-origin gang who hide drugs worth millions in frozen chicken

  World | August 26, 2024 18:33 IST

  A drug smuggling ring that used pallets of raw chicken to transport millions of pounds worth of cocaine across the country has been sentenced to prison. The ten members of the gang will collectively spend over 80 years behind bars.

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  Mexico to elect first woman leader in historic election: Here's everything you need to know

  World | June 02, 2024 8:21 IST

  As many as 37 political candidates have been assassinated ahead of the Mexico's historic presidential election on Sunday, where voters are likely to pick the country's first woman leader. The winner will face challenges on multiple fronts, from violence and economy and foreign relations.

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  Ecuador: 29-year-old councillor shot dead in broad daylight while shooting video

  World | February 10, 2024 14:54 IST

  Ecuador has been rocked by several instances of violent attacks after President Daniel Noboa launched a virtual war against drug gangs. After the assassination of a presidential candidate, the country has seen kidnappings of several police officers and public executions.

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  Ecuador security forces conduct raids as prison guards remain hostage, President declares emergency

  World | January 12, 2024 0:04 IST

  Noboa has declared a 60-day state of emergency, sending the military onto the streets and naming 22 gangs as terrorist groups, and said on Wednesday that US aid was expected within days.

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  Ecuador: Masked gunmen interrupt live TV broadcast as violence rages across country | WATCH

  World | January 10, 2024 8:16 IST

  Ecuador President Daniel Noboa issued a 60-day state of emergency after the apparent prison escape of Adolfo Macias, leader of the Los Choneros drug gang. Ecuador has been rocked by several violent instances since then, with the kidnappings of seven police officers and several explosions.

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  UP Police busts inter-state drug gang; seizes 250 kg ganja

  India | October 02, 2018 14:21 IST

  The arrests were made by sleuths of the STF and the Narcotics Control Bureau on Monday following a tip-off that a truck carrying narcotics from Odisha is heading towards Palwal in Haryana via Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, he added.

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  Delhi: Man killed for 'complaining against drug dealers', locals accuse Delhi Police of leaking his identity

  India | October 01, 2018 8:48 IST

  The CCTV footage of the incident shows two men walking upto Rupesh on a busy street and shooting him in chest before walking off. Rupesh's family claimed that he had opposed the sale of drugs in the area and that is why he was attacked.

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  Pele's son arrested in money laundering case

  Football | November 19, 2014 8:01 IST

  Sao Paulo: The 44-year-old son of soccer legend Pele was arrested in Brazil after losing an appeal in a money laundering case involving a drug gang.Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, known as Edinho, had been convicted

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  Parents of Mexico missing meet with president

  World | October 30, 2014 11:12 IST

  Mexico City: Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto met with parents of 43 teachers college students on Wednesday for the first time since they disappeared over a month ago, when investigators say police detained the students

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  Brazil judge sentences Pele's son to 33 years

  Football | June 03, 2014 13:03 IST

  SAO PAULO :  A Brazilian judge sentenced the son of soccer legend Pele to 33 years in prison after finding him guilty of laundering money for a drug gang.   Judge Suzana Pereira said Monday that