Plymouth Drugs Trial

Details of a network linking Plymouth and Manchester. 30 people have been on trial and convicted.

Private firm wins £200m police deal

Lincolnshire privatises back office functions...and custody suites...Here we go!

* HomeITALY: 11 ARRESTED AS NET CLOSES IN ON MAFIA BOSS MESSINA DENARO

11 people have been arrested by the anti-Mafia squad in a dawn raid, as part of the hunt for Matteo Messina Denaro. Those arrested are thought to have links to the recently dismantled Campobello di Mazara Mafia clan. These include the Mayor, Ciro' Carava', who has been in office since 2006 and began a new term last June.

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Inside Syria: the rebel call for arms and ammunition

Smugglers sense a business opportunity...But it doesnt sound too well organised yet

Gomorrah boss arrested

Camorra boss Michele Zagaria was arrested last night while hiding in an underground bunker. He has been a fugitive since 1995.

Camorra and Politics

The Court of Naples has executed orders of pre-trial custody for 55 Camorra mobsters - included PDL party member Nicola Cosentino.

Schwab, suspect in crime spree, was on downward spiral, family and friends say

Odd and sad little story which will probably be made into a film. Former MS-13 member who allegedly suddenly went on a crime spree.

Revealed: how police lost control of summer riots in first crucial 48 hours

Police Federation report into riots points finger at new communications system and shortage of riot equipment

Did Conficker help sabotage Iran nuclear programme?

More on Stuxnet, its predecessor [or was it?] "Conficker" by Bumgarner of the US Cyber Consequences Unit. there are different stories circulating...Its up to you to decide which bit is disinformation...and why? Cui bono still remains the best test.

Judge, politician and policeman targeted in Italy mafia arrests

Prosecutors say an Italian judge, politician and police official are among 10 people detained in a crackdown on the 'ndrangheta crime syndicate.
A statement from Milan prosecutors today said the investigation was conducted jointly by anti-mafia authorities in Milan and southern Reggio Calabria, home of the 'ndrangheta.