Firearms and ammunition seized by police in Cape Town during April remain stored in station evidence rooms instead of undergoing mandatory forensic analysis, according to Ian Cameron, DA MP and chairperson of the National Portfolio Committee on Police. The failure to transfer these items—which include zip guns and weapons with serial numbers removed—to the Forensic … Read more
Indonesian and Chinese law enforcement authorities have successfully repatriated four wanted fugitives in a coordinated operation facilitated by Interpol. According to Untung Widyatmoko, secretary of the International Relations Division of the Indonesian National Police, the exchange involved the return of three Chinese nationals from Indonesia and one Indonesian national from China, marking a significant step … Read more
Counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, who was found dead at her home in Haytor, northern England, on July 9. While authorities initially treated the case as a murder investigation, a 28-year-old man in custody was rearrested on Monday on suspicion of the commission, … Read more
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has initiated manhunts following two separate incidents: a violent farm attack near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga and a house robbery in Rustenburg, North West. In Mpumalanga, a security officer was hospitalized after being shot on duty, while in Rustenburg, police are searching for a suspect linked to a house robbery … Read more
Seventeen women were rescued from the Manar beauty salon in the A-Tur neighborhood of Jerusalem on Wednesday after falling unconscious due to carbon monoxide poisoning. According to Magen David Adom (MDA), twelve women aged 20 to 40 were evacuated to three different medical centers, while the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority reported that three suspects … Read more
Wellington District Commander Penelope Gifford has dismissed allegations made by former councillor Ray Chung regarding police conduct during a search operation in Karori. Inspector Dean Silvester previously alleged in a text message that Chung spread misinformation and engaged in inappropriate contact with emergency services and the missing person’s family, claims which Chung has labeled “far-fetched.” … Read more
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) was the most frequently reported institution for alleged human rights violations in 2025, receiving 805 complaints. According to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) annual report released July 6, the commission recorded a total of 3,003 complaints throughout the year. Which institutions received the highest number of complaints? … Read more
A major government-backed review has urged police forces across England and Wales to abandon “woke” culture wars and refocus on catching criminals. Co-led by Lord Blunkett and Lord Herbert, the report calls for an “ethical reset” to address systemic issues including poor leadership, cronyism, and corruption within the service. Why is the review calling for … Read more
Indonesian labor rights activist Said Iqbal has reported the kidnapping and torture of three employees at a printing company in Senen, Central Jakarta, to President Prabowo Subianto. The victims—identified as MRJ, TS, and AS—were allegedly held captive, shackled, and denied food by seven suspects for 21 days starting June 5, 2026, following accusations of workplace … Read more
The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) reported that the Indonesian National Police (Polri) carried out 23 extrajudicial killings, resulting in 29 deaths, between July 2025 and June 2026. The organization cited frequent use of excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and a lack of internal accountability within the police institution. What specific violations … Read more