POLICE

Seven arrested and drugs seized by police in Uruguay

Published on: December 11, 2025
10:03

Montevideo, Dec. 11 (Prensa Latina) Seven people were arrested during a police operation against drug trafficking in Maldonado, east of the capital.

Haitian Police receive equipment from Canada

Published on: November 7, 2025
11:10

Port-au-Prince, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian National Police (PNH) received a donation of 500 riot control and defense kits funded by the Canadian Ministry of International Relations of La Francophonie, local media reported.

Haitian police officers have not received salaries for over 9 months

Published on: September 13, 2025
10:09

Port-au-Prince, Sept 13 (Prensa Latina) Officers from the 34th class of the Haitian National Police (PNH) demanded payment from their superior command, which has not been paid for over nine months.

Measures analyzed to address suicides among Uruguayan police officers

Published on: August 26, 2025
10:23

Montevideo, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Interior Minister Carlos Negro is leading a meeting to analyze urgent mental health measures to prevent the recurrence of police officer suicides.

Haitian police with million-dollar budget, but no results

Published on: July 25, 2025
11:40

Port-au-Prince, July 25 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian National Police remains without tangible results in the fight against gangs, despite having a budget of 1,340,909 US dollars.

British police investigate artists for Pro-Palestinian comments

Published on: June 29, 2025
10:30

London, June 29 (Prensa Latina) British authorities announced their intention to review footage of performances at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival due to pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel comments made by some artists.

16 people arrested in Brazil for wildlife trafficking

Published on: June 18, 2025
12:33

Brasilia, June 18 (Prensa Latina) A recent joint action by the Federal and Civil Police of Brazil, with the support of various authorities, ended arresting 16 persons suspected of being part of a network dedicated to the international trafficking of wild animals.

Police evict vigil in front of Cristina Fernandez’s house

Published on: June 15, 2025
10:43

Buenos Aires, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Police forcibly evicted supporters of former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, who were holding a peaceful vigil in front of her house to accompany her in the face of the prison sentence and political proscription she is facing.

Uruguay and Brazil seize drugs on the border

Published on: June 1, 2025
11:55

Montevideo, Jun 1 (Prensa Latina) Joint police operations between Uruguay and Brazil ended in the seizure of 24 kilograms of marijuana, it was reported today.

A total of 44 irregular migrants rescued in South Africa

Published on: May 2, 2025
11:10

Pretoria, May 2 (Prensa Latina) The South African Police Service (SAPS) rescued 44 undocumented migrants who were being held against their will in a house in Parkmore, Sandton, north of Johannesburg.

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