As promised by Guatemalan lawmakers, security and policing concerns have occupied a prominent role in the lead up to the September 9, 2007, general election campaign, in which citizens will vote for a …
Underground Tunnels Pose Risk to US Security
In recent years, concern has continued to increase regarding the security of the United States-Mexican border, particularly as a potential entry point for terrorists to cross into the US. Mexican …
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US Gang Activity: An Update
Despite efforts by law enforcement authorities to halt the proliferation of gangs in many cities throughout the United States, some groups have continued to grow and recruit new members, specifically …
Northern Ireland: Continuing on the Path to Peace, “Operation Banner” Concludes
After providing 38 years of operational support to police units in Northern Ireland, the British military will close its longest running continuous operation, “Operation Banner.” As of midnight on …
US Charities Linked to Terror Groups
On Tuesday, July 24, 2007, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force raided two charitable organization offices in Dearborn, Michigan on suspicion of having financially …
Brazil: Preview of the 2007 Pan American Games
July 13th marks the beginning of the 15th Pan American Games, taking place every four years, always one year before the Olympic Games, with over 5,000 athletes from 42 countries competing in 38 sports …
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Foiled JFK Terrorist Plot Linked to Jamaat al-Muslimeen
Following the arrest of three suspects accused of plotting to target New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, United States federal security officials began to draw linkages between the …
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US Ports: Risk Management Challenge
After September 11, 2001, sea ports were identified as a possible means of entry for Islamic terrorists to smuggle radioactive materials into the United States (US). Ports are a vital component to the …
Japan: Organized Crime Bursts on to the Scene
The April 12, 2007, assassination of Nagasaki mayor, Kazunaga Ito, by a gunman linked to Japan's largest organized crime syndicate underscores the increasingly violent gangster (yakuza) environment in …
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Colombia: March Against Terror
On April 12, 2007, thousands of Colombians gathered in the city of Cali to protest a recent bombing by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Protesters, many wearing white t-shirts, …