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Sao Paulo's Civil Police dismantled a group planning a violent attack with bombs and Molotov cocktails on Avenida Paulista on Monday (2). Twelve suspects, aged 15 to 30, were detained following digital monitoring. The operation prevented a coordinated assault in other cities like Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia.

February 02, 2026 Reported by AI

Testimony at the Madlanga Commission has highlighted serious flaws in the South African Police Service's forensic laboratory, according to security analyst Professor Jacob Mofokeng. A senior analyst admitted to errors in a key ballistic report that could have undermined a murder investigation. The revelations point to systemic problems like high workloads contributing to unresolved criminal cases.

A 5-year-old girl was seriously wounded by a gunshot to the abdomen in a shooting in Rosario's Tablada neighborhood on Saturday night. Her mother and two men were also shot in the incident. The child remains hospitalized with a reserved prognosis as the investigation proceeds without arrests.

January 31, 2026 Reported by AI

A suspicious dangerous object was found in central Malmö on Saturday evening, prompting a major police operation. The area was cordoned off and residents were sheltered while the bomb squad investigated with a robot. The object turned out to be harmless.

Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has ordered two police officers charged with the murder of 20-year-old Shukri Adan, shot dead in Mukuru kwa Njenga. Officers Sergeant Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga Titus will appear in court on January 30, 2026. The directive follows an IPOA investigation revealing evidence against them.

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI

A large police operation began on Friday evening at the University of Gothenburg after reports of loud bangs inside a building. It turned out to be balloons popping during an alcohol-free freshman event. No one was injured, and no crime was found.