An unprecedented law enforcement operation involving five countries has resulted in the takedown of one of the most active networks of cargo thieves operating across Europe. Composed of over 100 members, this organised crime group is believed to have committed over 150 acts of cargo theft for a total estimated damage worth in excess of…
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Dresden historic Diamond stolen
The Dresden white diamond, one of the most precious jewels in the collection of former Saxon ruler Augustus the Strong has been listed among historic artefacts stolen during the night of a spectacular heist, assessed by police experts as ‘extremely well-prepared’. 'World's biggest heist' could have been an inside job, investigators fear https://t.co/EUn6m1ya0b — Daily…
Oslo ambulance attack
An armed man stole an ambulance, drove away and hit some people. We got him now,” a police spokesperson said. The largest national newspaper Aftenposten published a photo showing a man, wearing green trousers, lying next to the vehicle surrounded by police officers. A witness told the newspaper that he saw “the ambulance driving at high…
Polish car theft network dismantled
Police have seized 55 cars and identified car parts stolen from Germany in a joint operation between German and Polish law enforcement. Since 27 February 2018 nearly 200 police officers and technical and forensic experts have taken part in operations in western Poland to bring down one of the largest organised crime groups involved in…