Authorities arrested the main suspect and froze BRL 5.94 million in assets, including real estate, vehicles, and aircraft linked to the smuggling ring.
Year: 2026
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Expected to Win Davao Mayor Race While Awaiting ICC Trial
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US Businessman Arrested in Turkey After Year on the Run from American Authorities
Turkish police detained a US national who had been evading law enforcement for more than a year following charges brought by US authorities.
Philippines Senator Resists International Criminal Court Arrest as Gunshots Fired in Senate Building
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Anti-ICE Protesters at Texas Detention Facility Sentenced to Decades Under Terrorism Charges
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UP Youths Open Fire After Argument in Meerut as Police Launch Investigation
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