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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Turkey arrests one of Sweden's most-wanted suspected gang leaders
By Johan Ahlander and Ezgi Erkoyun STOCKHOLM/ISTANBUL (Reuters) -One of Sweden's most-wanted suspected gang leaders was taken into custody in Turkey on Friday during a raid on suspected drug traffickers, in what Swedish police described as a major success in the battle against organised crime. "The arrest is the result of targeted work over time between the Turkish and Swedish judicial systems," Swedish police said in a statement. The statement did not identify the suspect, but a Swedish police source and Turkey's TRT Haber state television broadcaster said he was Ismail Abdo, 35, a Swedish-Turkish dual citizen. More than 12 people have been killed in Sweden since 2023, including Abdo's mother, in what police have described as a gang war between Abdo and a former ally. TRT Haber reported that Abdo was among 19 suspects detained as part of a major investigation into organised criminal groups involved in international drug trafficking and money laundering. Authorities also seized assets worth around 1.5 billion Turkish lira ($38 million). Arrest warrants were issued for a further 21 suspects, with four still at large, 14 believed to be abroad and three already in custody on other charges. In Sweden, the capture of Abdo will provide a major boost for the police and for the right-wing government, which won the 2022 election on a promise to stop a gang crime wave that has plagued the country for over a decade.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- CTV News
21-year-old charged after police seize guns, drugs and cash in gang trafficking probe
One of the firearms Peel police seized during a search warrant on June 18, 2025 (PRP photos). Peel police say they have charged a 21-year-old man after finding a quantity of guns, drugs, and cash following a months-long probe into an alleged street gang that's believed to have trafficked drugs across the GTA. In a news release issued Friday, officials say officers launched the investigation back in December 2024. However, it wasn't until last month that they executed a search warrant at a residence in Millgrove Ont., assisted by the Tactical Rescue Unit. During the search, police say they recovered two restricted firearms, large quantities of cocaine and opioids, and a significant amount of Canadian currency. gun A second firearm police say they seized during a search warrant on June 18, 2025 (PRP photos). As a result of the probe, 21-year-old Ethan Williams-Kowalyk has been charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, and multiple firearms offences, including possession of firearms with altered serial numbers and careless storage. He was held for a bail hearing in Brampton. None of the charges have been tested in court. Police are asking anyone with additional information to come forward and contact investigators with the 11 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-453-2121 extension 1133.
Free Malaysia Today
03-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Butterworth shooting possibly linked to gang crime, say cops
It was reported that a man in his 40s narrowly escaped death when shots were fired at his four-wheel-drive vehicle by unidentified assailants on Tuesday. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The attempted murder of a man in a drive-by shooting in Butterworth, Penang, on Tuesday may be linked to gang crime, say police. Penang deputy police chief Alwi Zainal Abidin said the businessman, who is in his 40s, had four previous criminal records. He said investigation found the man had previously been a gangster but was no longer involved in gang crime. 'We do not reject the possibility that the victim knows the two men who fired at him, despite his denial,' Bernama reported Alwi as saying. It was reported that the man had narrowly escaped death about 5.40pm when shots were fired at his four-wheel-drive vehicle by unidentified assailants. Alwi said Penang police were setting up a special team to investigate the case and find the two assailants. He said the victim had lowered his driver's seat partially while waiting for his son to finish school at the time of the incident. 'The man said he saw the two men on a motorcycle heading directly for him and immediately lowered his seat to a reclining position, avoiding being hit by the shots fired,' Alwi said. The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms Act (Increased Penalties) 1971 for discharging a firearm in the commission of a scheduled offence, and Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.
BBC News
23-06-2025
- BBC News
Stockton gang members attacked rival homes with guns and petrol bombs
Two gang members who attacked the homes of rivals with weapons, including a submachine gun and petrol bombs, have been detained for 14 Ford and Joshua Wilson, now both 20, raided three properties across County Durham and Darlington in March 2024, striking at midnight when the occupants were asleep, Teesside Crown Court Geoffrey Marson KC said the attacks over a 12-day period were "horrendous" and it was a "miracle" no-one was seriously injured or pair, from Stockton, who were teenagers at the time, were found guilty of offences including conspiracy to commit arson and possess firearms with intent to endanger life. 'Gangland crime' Wilson carried out all three raids while Ford was on two but missed the third in Darlington as he had shot himself in the foot, prosecutor Nick Dry said. A third unknown male was involved in all of attackers wore masks and gloves and used a pistol, 12-bore shotgun and Skorpion submachine gun to spray bullets indiscriminately through living room and kitchen windows, the court also hurled petrol bombs before fleeing back to Stockton in stolen cars, which were later found burned out, the court Dry said the attacks on houses in St Helen Auckland, Shildon and Darlington were part of a wave of "gangland crime".He said they were "purposeful premediated and planned" and posed a "very high risk of serious harm". High-speed pursuits Ford, of St Anns Terrace, was also sentenced for threatening to have the home of a prison officer firebombed as part of an effort to get a move between wings in HMP also said he would arrange for associates to slash the woman's face while he would set fire to his cell to force a transfer, the court Dry said it was "no idle threat", with prison officials recording conversations between Ford and siblings, including a brother in another prison, about the best way to start a blaze in his of Cliffport Court, was also sentenced for two high-speed police pursuits in stolen vehicles, the latter involving a Mercedes taken from Newcastle, in which Ford was a passenger, and the car being driven the wrong down the A66 in Teesside. 'Dangerous offenders' Judge Marson said the pair played a "full and enthusiastic part" in the said the duo did the "footwork" for other criminals but were nonetheless "fully involved".He said the attacks on residential streets were "horrendous", adding: "It is a miracle no-one was seriously physically injured or worse."They had maintained their denials despite "overwhelming evidence" and had shown no remorse, the judge Ford and Wilson were deemed to be "dangerous" offenders and will have to serve a further four years on extended licence when who also admitted aggravated vehicle taking, was banned from driving for 10 years and four months, and Wilson for 11 years and four after the sentencing, a Durham Police spokeswoman said the pair had sought to "increase their criminal status through violence and intimidation" but they would now be "off the streets for a long time".She said it should serve as a warning to "those glamorising gang culture". Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- BBC News
Watford man jailed for attempted murder after Bushey shooting
A man who fired nine shots towards a house in a gang-related incident has been sentenced to 22 years in incident took place at Woolmerdine Court in Bushey, Hertfordshire, last September. Hertfordshire Police said no-one was Jawara, 19, of Leveret Close, Watford, fled the scene on an electric motorbike on 15 September but was arrested 11 days who denied the charges, was found guilty at St Albans Crown Court of two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Det Sgt George Lewin said the sentence "reflects the utmost seriousness of these crimes and the level of risk his actions posed to the public".He added: "Whilst violent incidents of this nature are thankfully uncommon, I hope this lengthy jail term sends a strong message and reassurance to residents across Hertfordshire that firearms and gang-related offending will simply not be tolerated." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
