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Ex-deputy Serigne Mbaye detained in Madrid for resisting police identification

March 27, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

National Police detained Podemos ex-deputy Serigne Mbaye in south Madrid on Thursday, accused of fleeing identification and resisting, following a vehicle theft alert. Mbaye claims it was a racist and aggressive action from the start, while the Government Delegation denies any discriminatory basis and launches an investigation. Seven people were arrested in total, including intervening neighbors.

McKenzie gives Cachalia new information on Joshlin Smith disappearance

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has provided acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia with new information linking additional people to the disappearance of Joshlin Smith. This comes amid a renewed search in Saldanha that was called off on Friday. McKenzie shared details during a visit to the missing girl's school.

Uijeongbu court grants arrest warrant for repatriated drug trafficker

March 27, 2026 Reported by AI

The Uijeongbu District Court issued an arrest warrant on Friday for Park Wang-yeol, a 48-year-old notorious drug trafficker repatriated from the Philippines. The court cited risks of flight and evidence destruction. He arrived in South Korea in handcuffs on Wednesday and was immediately placed in police custody.

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Suspect for Dutch homicide arrested in Dortmund

Police in Dortmund have arrested a 26-year-old man wanted for a homicide in the Netherlands. The suspect was subject to a European arrest warrant, police said. He is to be extradited to the neighboring country.

Police launch pop-up meetings to attract more recruits

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Police in Sweden's Polisregion Mitt are organizing pop-up meetings in public spaces to engage the public and inspire more people to apply for police training. The events begin on Saturday, March 28, offering direct questions to officers about the profession and education.

Government proposes $72 billion cut in security budget

The Chilean executive presented to the Chamber's Security Commission a proposal to cut $72.669 billion from the Ministry of Security's budget, meeting Hacienda's 3% requirement. The measure mainly affects Carabineros and PDI, drawing cross-party criticism in Congress for inconsistency with the 'emergency government' narrative. Officials assure it won't impact sensitive areas.

Two arrested after U.S. Park Police officer shot in Washington

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Two suspects have been arrested following the shooting of a U.S. Park Police officer in Washington, D.C., on Monday evening. The officer, who was wounded in the shoulder, was airlifted to a hospital but has since been discharged. Authorities described the incident as a targeted ambush on an unmarked police vehicle.

March 27, 2026 09:21