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Police raids

Singaporean kidnapped in Malaysia, safe after rescue in Kedah: S’pore police

Two people who were suspected to be part of a kidnapping syndicate were shot dead after firing at police during the raid, and six others were arrested.
Two people who were suspected to be part of a kidnapping syndicate were shot dead after firing at police during the raid, and six others were arrested.

Malaysia police bust two scam centres in Forest City; at least 194 foreigners to be charged

A total of 1,900 electronic gadgets were seized from the premises, including 313 computers, 1,557 mobile phones, 17 laptops, 10 modems, as well as a car.
A total of 1,900 electronic gadgets were seized from the premises, including 313 computers, 1,557 mobile phones, 17 laptops, 10 modems, as well as a car.

Kyoto school searched over fatal boat accident during Okinawa field trip

The Fukutsu, one of two boats that capsized in Nago, Okinawa, in March, being brought ashore on March 16. Two people, including a 17-year-old student, died in the incident.
The Fukutsu, one of two boats that capsized in Nago, Okinawa, in March, being brought ashore on March 16. Two people, including a 17-year-old student, died in the incident.

Thailand arrests boxing manager for child trafficking

ICE agent fatally shoots driver in Maine, 6 days after similar death in Texas

A drone view showing members of law enforcement working at the scene of a shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026.
A drone view showing members of law enforcement working at the scene of a shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026.

Top Indonesian prosecutor resigns amid corruption probe

Up until his resignation, Febrie Adriansyah was overseeing a corruption investigation in the National Nutrition Agency.
Up until his resignation, Febrie Adriansyah was overseeing a corruption investigation in the National Nutrition Agency.

15-year-old among 69 people under probe for unlicensed moneylending activities

The 69 people were hauled up after a seven-day operation from July 1 to 7.
The 69 people were hauled up after a seven-day operation from July 1 to 7.

17 people arrested, over $720,000 seized in islandwide gambling bust

Major international sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup often lead to an increase in gambling activity, said the police.
Major international sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup often lead to an increase in gambling activity, said the police.

Sarawak cops seize over 16,000kg of bird’s nests worth $26 million in series of raids

Besides the bird’s nests, the police also seized 223 birds, eight eagles, two pangolins, 790 turtle eggs, 4,238 tortoises and 218 salamanders in various raids.
Besides the bird’s nests, the police also seized 223 birds, eight eagles, two pangolins, 790 turtle eggs, 4,238 tortoises and 218 salamanders in various raids.

Over 1,700 under police probe following islandwide multi-agency operations in June

More than 1,300 operations were conducted, including anti-gambling operations, operations targeting massage establishments and anti-vice operations.
More than 1,300 operations were conducted, including anti-gambling operations, operations targeting massage establishments and anti-vice operations.

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