My readers in law enforcement, or those who might frequent gangsta hang-outs, might want to take note of a report from England. At just four inches long, it fits easily in the hand and could be a key fob of the type used to open car doors by remote control. But this tiny device is… Continue reading Another gangsta weapon
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Academic cheats get more creative
We’ve all been exposed to the old-fashioned methods of cheating at exams, I’m sure. “Crib notes” written inside the cuffs of shirt-sleeves, or the underside of the peaks of ball caps; bits of paper concealed in clothing; looking over the shoulder of the student in front of or next to you; they’re all well-known. In… Continue reading Academic cheats get more creative
The danger of relying on 911
I’ve written before about the real danger of relying on the police and the 911 service to summon help when you’re the target of criminal aggression. That danger has been made horrifyingly clear in a number of recent news stories. To name just two: A police officer’s daughter was kidnapped and killed – despite five… Continue reading The danger of relying on 911
After 9/11, surprising results from overseas arrests
MSNBC reports that many fundamentalist Muslim insurgents detained in countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia have turned out to have prior criminal records in the USA. The records suggest that potential enemies abroad know a great deal about the United States because many of them have lived here, officials said. The matches also reflect… Continue reading After 9/11, surprising results from overseas arrests
The danger from Mexican drug cartels
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
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
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
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