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‘Almost like terrorists’? 3,500 ROUNDS of ammo, guns & SWORDS seized during raids on anti-lockdown activists in Austria

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Austrian police have seized thousands of rounds of ammunition as well as guns and swords in a series of raids against those they called “radical” opponents of Covid-19 measures, who were allegedly planning attacks on police. … Read More >‘Almost like terrorists’? 3,500 ROUNDS of ammo, guns & SWORDS seized during raids on anti-lockdown activists in Austria

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Top French court rejects article in controversial security bill that penalizes people for filming police

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France’s highest legislative court has rejected a key article of a controversial bill backed by President Emmanuel Macron’s government which would make it an offense to share images that identify serving police officers. … Read More >Top French court rejects article in controversial security bill that penalizes people for filming police

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Paris police restrict pro-Palestinian rallies out of fear for ‘public disturbances’ after last demonstration led to clashes

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French police have placed restrictions on pro-Palestinian demonstrations planned this weekend. A similar rally led to clashes with police last week, when the participants marched despite a ban on their event. … Read More >Paris police restrict pro-Palestinian rallies out of fear for ‘public disturbances’ after last demonstration led to clashes

Categories Latin America

Brazilian police to raid environment minister’s home as part of probe into illegal timber smuggling ring

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Police in Brazil are targeting the country’s environment minister as well as the head of the Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) as part of a major investigation into a wood-smuggling ring. … Read More >Brazilian police to raid environment minister’s home as part of probe into illegal timber smuggling ring

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‘Paid to serve, not to die’: French police walk out to call on government to protect them amid spate of violence (VIDEO)

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French police have staged a demonstration outside the National Assembly to call on President Emmanuel Macron’s government to protect them against violence and bring tougher punishment for those who attack law enforcement officers. … Read More >‘Paid to serve, not to die’: French police walk out to call on government to protect them amid spate of violence (VIDEO)

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Three cocaine ‘mega-factories’ destroyed in Bolivia as authorities carry out fresh raids against major drug gangs

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Bolivian police have announced they have uncovered and destroyed three huge cocaine production sites that were hidden in forestry reserves and national parks, during a successful anti-drug squad operation. … Read More >Three cocaine ‘mega-factories’ destroyed in Bolivia as authorities carry out fresh raids against major drug gangs

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‘You weaken our institution’: Top French cop hits back at 93 ex-officers who signed letter calling for ‘civil war’ to be avoided

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France’s top policeman has blasted nearly a hundred of his former colleagues who signed an open letter asking the president to better defend the police from “hordes of masked individuals.” … Read More >‘You weaken our institution’: Top French cop hits back at 93 ex-officers who signed letter calling for ‘civil war’ to be avoided