Defence case closes in Moran trial

Defence case closes in Moran trial: "Gangland widow Judy Moran's defence team has completed its closing address to a Victorian Supreme Court jury which will decide whether she arranged her brother-in-law's shooting murder. Moran has pleaded not guilty to murdering Des Moran, who was gunned down at a suburban Ascot Vale deli on June 15, 2009. The trial has heard allegations Moran plotted with alleged gunman Geoffrey Armour to kill Mr Moran and that...

Kyrgyzstan is taking all measures to arrest Kamchi Kolbaev

“Kyrgyzstan is taking all measures to arrest Kamchi Kolbaev,” Head of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime and Corruption Eric Dzhumaev said today at scientific and practical conference “The problem of combating organized crime and corruption”. According to him, the Ministry of Internal Affairs in cooperation with other relevant law enforcement agencies conducts the struggle against organized crime. As a result, active members of organized...

Jonathan Chauke and Peter Mthembu were nowhere near Anton Dippenaar when he was shot.

Jonathan Chauke and Peter Mthembu were nowhere near Anton Dippenaar when he was shot. But dogged detective work has linked them to the 26-year-old’s death and has seen them jailed for life for their role in his murder. Their conviction is believed to be the first time “spotters”...

'Most wanted' Scots named

'Most wanted' Scots named - Scotsman.com News: "THE names of three of Scotland's most wanted criminals who are still at large in Spain will today be made public. They will be named as part of the Serious Organished Crime Agency and Crimestoppers' Operation Captura to snare UK individuals who fled to Spain to avoid prison. Among a total of 10 criminals who will be listed is the grandson of one of Britain's most notorious East End gangsters. Anthony...

'Mad' Frankie Fraser grandson wanted by police

 'Mad' Frankie Fraser grandson wanted by police: "The grandson of the former London gangland enforcer 'Mad' Frankie Fraser is wanted over an alleged drug-smuggling plot, police have said. Anthony Fraser, 39, is believed to be hiding on the Costa del Sol in Spain. Originally from London, he went on the run after two tonnes of cannabis was found hidden in a lorry in 2009. He is one of 10 suspected criminals whose details will be released later...

Prison nurse jailed after smuggling phone to boyfriend in Forest Bank

Prison nurse jailed after smuggling phone to boyfriend in Forest Bank | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk: "former prison nurse has been jailed for smuggling a phone into jail for her gangster boyfriend weeks before he escaped. Drug intervention nurse Leanne Cartledge, 23, started a relationship with car criminal Michael O’Donnell while he was on remand at Forest Bank prison in Salford. And in May last year O’Donnell, who was awaiting sentence...

Bikies infiltrate defence bases

Bikies infiltrate defence bases: "GAPING holes in the security of Australia's defence bases are leaving them exposed to infiltration by organised criminals, bikie groups and terrorists. Defence sources have revealed that since at least 2008 the military has failed to act on warnings of poor base security and ignored or stalled recommendations to fix deficiencies. In late 2009, senior US Navy officials raised concerns about security at Australian...

Fourteen people die in drug gang violence

Fourteen people die in drug gang violence: "Eight people were killed in a gun battle Saturday between police and criminals in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey, while at least six died when a grenade exploded in Guadalajara. The attacks are the latest deadly violence gripping...

Book details ex-Illinois governor’s gangster ties - Beacon News

Book details ex-Illinois governor’s gangster ties - Beacon News: "One of the most amazing details writer Jim Ridings learned while researching his books is former Illinois governor Len Small’s connection to gangsters. “Anytime the small town news mentioned him, they said, ‘What...

“Shoot him in the (expletive) head. Say, ‘This is from the Saint,’ ”Gangster to plead guilty for failed 2007 hit on rival

Gangster to plead guilty for failed 2007 hit on rival - BostonHerald.com: "New England Mafia capo Anthony “The Saint” St. Laurent is scheduled to plead guilty in a Rhode Island court Wednesday to a failed murder-for-hire plot to rub out his reputed underworld rival and fellow made mobster Robert “Bobby” DeLuca, according to court papers. “Shoot him in the (expletive) head. Say, ‘This is from the Saint,’ ” prosecutors allege St. Laurent coached an...

arrested 57 members of the 38th Street gang early Tuesday morning

The South Los Angeles Report | Los Angeles officials crack down on 38th Street gang: "arrested 57 members of the 38th Street gang early Tuesday morning, which is one of Los Angeles' most notorious gangs for gun violence and drug trafficking. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villariagosa, alongside many law enforcement officials, applauded the effort as a successful collaboration between state, local and federal law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement...

'Dirty cash' tycoon being probed by cops had £58k in car

'Dirty cash' tycoon being probed by cops had £58k in car - The Daily Record: "Russell Stirton, who says his £5.6million fortune frozen seven years ago is legitimate, was found with the bag of cash in a car. The seizure in December 2007 can only now be revealed following the end of the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency's Operation Salute. The main targets were William Byrne, 26, of Wemyss Bay, Renfrewshire, and Gary Mackie, 42, from Ayr. They...