Live grenade seized in Sydney suburb attack
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Sydney Schools Lockdown After Toy Firearms Scare
Multiple schools in Sydney's Beaumont Hills were placed in lockdown after a person was seen with what appeared to be firearms. Police have since confirmed the items were toys. Read the full story.
Man gets 4 years for killing mugger in Queens
Charles Foehner, 67, will serve four years in prison after a plea deal for fatally shooting a would-be mugger. The case revealed a large illegal weapons cache. Read the full story.
Asylum seekers housed near police firearms test site
Government plans to house 600 asylum seekers at a military camp near a police firearms training centre spark outrage. Campaigners warn of re-traumatisation risks for those fleeing war zones. Read the full report.
Police Officer Jailed for Taking Home Shotguns
A serving police officer is behind bars after taking home six shotguns and other weapons surrendered to him. Alan Sharp pleaded guilty to firearms charges and wilful neglect of duty. Read the full story.
Teacher shot by six-year-old pupil: Heroic survival story
First-grade educator Abigail Zwerner shows extraordinary courage after being critically wounded by a six-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School. The shocking incident has sparked nationwide debates on school safety and firearms access.
Met Police officer charged over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been charged with actual bodily harm after deploying a Taser during a search operation in west London, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
Police Officer Charged in Westminster Shooting Death
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces criminal charges after the fatal shooting of Brendan Glenn during a Westminster incident, marking a significant development in police accountability.
Met Police officer charged with murder over Dalston shooting
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces murder charges following the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Dalston, sparking an independent investigation and raising serious questions about police procedures.
Americans arrested in Bahamas after weapons raid on luxury villa
Five American tourists face serious weapons charges after Bahamian police discovered high-powered rifles, ammunition and cash during a dramatic raid on their luxury rental property.
Thai tourist's £10k cash seized at Australian border
A Thai traveller's Australian dream holiday turned into a financial nightmare after border officials discovered £10,000 in undeclared cash hidden throughout his luggage at Sydney Airport.
Americans arrested in Bahamas over illegal weapons
Five US citizens have been arrested in the Bahamas after authorities discovered illegal firearms and ammunition during a vehicle search on Grand Bahama, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.
US targets Russian oligarchs in sanctions evasion crackdown
American authorities launch aggressive legal campaign against sanctioned Russian oligarchs, seizing assets and exposing sophisticated money laundering networks in latest Ukraine war response.
1,300 illegal firearms seized in Australia-NZ crackdown
Australian and New Zealand authorities have seized over 1,300 illegal weapons in a coordinated trans-Tasman operation targeting organised crime networks and firearms trafficking.
Family's FaceTime alert prevents Atlanta airport shooting
A potential mass shooting at the world's busiest airport was averted when a family member on FaceTime alerted authorities about a relative's violent intentions, leading to the suspect's arrest with multiple firearms.
Supreme Court voids gun ban for drug users
In a landmark 9-0 decision, America's highest court has overturned the federal ban preventing unlawful drug users from possessing firearms, declaring it violates Second Amendment rights.
Supreme Court to hear landmark gun rights case
The US Supreme Court is set to examine whether banning marijuana users from owning firearms violates Second Amendment rights in a case that could reshape gun control laws.
China spy suspect caught with £4k cash at Heathrow
Exclusive: Labour's election manifesto faces security questions after a defendant in a major China espionage case was intercepted at Heathrow Airport carrying thousands in cash, raising concerns about foreign interference in British politics.
UFC's Maycee Barber suffers in-flight seizure
Rising UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber experienced a frightening mid-air seizure during a flight to Denver, revealing ongoing health concerns that have impacted her training camp ahead of crucial fight.
Manhattan DA Creates Special Gun Violence Prosecution Unit
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg establishes innovative prosecution unit dedicated exclusively to combating gun violence through enhanced evidence gathering and community-focused strategies.
Oxford student arrested in racial hatred probe, firearms seized
Thames Valley Police seize firearms from family home as elite university student faces incitement charges following controversial protest footage that went viral.
Police officer guilty of Jermaine Baker manslaughter
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been convicted of manslaughter for the 2015 shooting of Jermaine Baker in Wood Green, marking a significant legal precedent for police accountability in the UK.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
Chinese national jailed for £5bn Bitcoin laundering scheme
Zhimin Qian sentenced to six years after laundering billions through cryptocurrency while living under false identity in London. UK authorities confiscate record-breaking Bitcoin haul.
BitQueen's £67m crypto stash found in jogging bottoms
The mastermind behind Britain's largest cryptocurrency fraud scheme has been forced to surrender access to £67 million in digital assets after police discovered the secret storage device concealed in her running clothes.
US Coast Guard seizes record 50 tons of cocaine
In a massive international operation, the US Coast Guard has intercepted over 50 tons of cocaine worth billions, marking one of the largest drug busts in maritime history.
Met Police marksman cleared in Baker shooting case
In a landmark decision, the firearms officer known as W80 will not face misconduct proceedings for the fatal shooting of Jermaine Baker during a prison break plot. The ruling ends an eight-year legal battle that has rocked British policing.
Ex-Marine's deadly affair: Murder plot with gas masks revealed
A former Royal Marine stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated murder plot against his secret lover's husband, employing military-grade equipment including gas masks and multiple firearms in a chilling conspiracy that reads like a spy thriller.
Tommy Robinson stopped at Channel border, phone seized
Exclusive footage reveals the moment controversial activist Tommy Robinson was refused entry to France after border officials confiscated his phone and cash for failing to provide PIN codes. The dramatic confrontation at the Channel border has sparked fre
Police shooting leaves man with life-changing injuries
A dramatic four-hour police standoff culminated in officers shooting a man, leaving him with life-changing injuries after family members reported he was threatening others with what appeared to be a firearm.
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