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Guyana Joins Major Transnational Crime Crackdown

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…490+ arrests, 156 tonnes of drugs seized (Kaieteur News) – An international crackdown targeting transnational organised crime has resulted in more than 490 arrests and the seizure of over 156.9 tonnes of drugs, firearms, ammunition, gold, wildlife and other criminal assets, with Guyana among the 35 countries participating in the operation. Operation ATLAS NEXUS, described by […]

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A European Union report on the intercontinental operation Atlas Nexus highlighted the dislocation of the structure of Edwin López Vega, alias Pecho de Rata and the capture of Alejandro Arias Monge alias Diablo, among the most prominent actions among

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490 suspects have been arrested in an international operation against criminal networks, the Belgian Federal Police reports. 34 countries participated in the operation, codenamed Atlas Nexus, which was led by Belgium. The operation was launched as early as 2022 and targeted gangs involved in drug trafficking, human smuggling, arms trafficking, document forgery, and environmental crime. According to the Belgian police, several dozen of these cri…

·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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More than 490 suspects have been arrested worldwide in a large-scale international police operation against organized crime. Operation 'Atlas Nexus' was led by the Belgian Federal Police and brought together police services from Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. 157 tonnes of drugs, approximately 200 weapons, and 135,000 dollars (117,660 euros) in cash and cryptocurrency were seized.

·Brussels, Belgium
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In the largest international police operation between Europe and Latin America ever, led by the Belgian Federal Police, more than 490 people...

·Antwerp, Belgium
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In a major international operation, dozens of criminal organizations have been dismantled and more than 490 people have been arrested, the Belgian Federal Police reported on Monday. During the operation, over 156.9 tonnes of drugs, 201 weapons, and 3,131 rounds of ammunition and explosives were also seized. Large amounts of money and jewelry were also confiscated, alongside hundreds of wild animals and livestock.

·Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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RTBF broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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