A few days ago I wrote about an assault by Mexican drug cartel gunmen in Phoenix, AZ, which resulted in the death of their target and an attempt by some of the gunmen to ambush pursuing police officers. Initial reports that the gunmen were members of the Mexican military now appear to have been exaggerated,… Continue reading The danger from Mexican drug cartels
Tag: Crime
Political correctness and paedophiles
Warning – if you have an ounce of common sense in your head, the reports I cite in this post will make you angry. Very angry. First, from Australia, it’s reported that a convicted pedophile, arrested on suspicion of a new offence, has been freed – because the judge reckoned that he couldn’t be given… Continue reading Political correctness and paedophiles
Another officer dies
I’m always saddened to hear of the killing of police officers, prison guards and other security personnel. They’re on the front lines of keeping us safe, and risk their lives so that ours are as little threatened as possible. Having worked part-time and full-time with law enforcement officers of various agencies, I think I have… Continue reading Another officer dies
Brazilian prisons – havens for wealthy convicts?
There have been a series of reports about Brazilian prisons, and the ability of inmates there to run their gangs and criminal enterprises almost with impunity from behind bars. To give just one example, here’s a report from early this month. With a plasma TV, a DVD player, $172,000 in cash, gym equipment, two refrigerators… Continue reading Brazilian prisons – havens for wealthy convicts?
Mexico out of control – more evidence?
A few weeks ago, I posted an article which I headed ‘Is Mexico Spinning Out Of Control?’ I’m beginning to think that it is. A news report from Phoenix, AZ lends credence to the idea. Police reports show that three men arrested in a Phoenix home invasion and homicide Monday may have been active members… Continue reading Mexico out of control – more evidence?
An acrobatic crime
I’m intrigued by a report in the International Herald Tribune. Six Romanians have been arrested on allegations they stole mobile phones and laptops in a daring heist from a tractor-trailer as it roared down the German autobahn at 60 miles (100 kilometers) an hour, Dortmund police said Tuesday. “It was an extremely dangerous stunt —… Continue reading An acrobatic crime
Doofus Of The Day #42
One of Britain’s dumbest has been caught on camera, stealing from an unmarked police car – for the third time. James Milsom, 21, was filmed breaking into the vehicle, just six weeks after he was released from prison for stealing a sat nav from another unmarked police car. The pictures revealed it took him only… Continue reading Doofus Of The Day #42
Doofus Of The Day #41
Today’s doofus is from Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Marcus George complied with the law when he reported to a parole officer shortly after his release from prison. Police said he erred, however, when he drove to the meeting in a stolen car. George, 20, was released on parole last week after serving time on burglary and… Continue reading Doofus Of The Day #41
Ever heard of the ‘Grail Movement’?
EDITED TO AMEND THIS ARTICLE AS FOLLOWS: The original reports cited in this article drew attention to a crime reported in June 2008 in the Daily Mail. It cited alleged links between the criminals involved and the so-called ‘Grail Movement‘. Subsequent information led to the Daily Mail amending its October 2008 report of the conviction… Continue reading Ever heard of the ‘Grail Movement’?
The most expensive fire you’ll ever see
Australian police have assisted Cambodian authorities in burning a cache of seized sassafras tree oil, containing a precursor chemical used to make the illegal drug ecstasy. The quantity of oil was large enough to make over seven billion dollars worth of the drug. According to a news report: It’s put a huge dent in the… Continue reading The most expensive fire you’ll ever see