Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on April 26, 2025.
MIL-OSI NGOs: Deep sea mining ‘piracy in policy’: Greenpeace condemns Trump, The Metals Company for mining support
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Washington/Sydney, Saturday 26 April 2025 — Greenpeace Australia Pacific has slammed Donald Trump’s support of deep sea mining as a ‘gross betrayal of the Pacific’ after the Trump administration signed an executive order advancing U.S. ambitions to launch deep sea mining in U.S. and international waters. This rogue action is highly politically controversial for appearing to bypass the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the regulatory body set up by the United Nations to protect the deep sea as the common heritage of humankind and decide whether deep sea mining can start in the international seabed. The Metals […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Shaheen Discusses Impact of Tariffs on Businesses and Supply Chains at NH Ball Bearings, Visits New LaValley Family Community Center Made Possible by Funds She Helped Secure
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Newport, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, on Wednesday visited New Hampshire Ball Bearings (NHBB) – a Granite State manufacturer of parts that are integral to global aerospace and defense machinery – to discuss how the administration’s tariffs raise costs for businesses like theirs and exhaust supply chains they rely on. Later, Shaheen visited the newly opened LaValley Family Community Center in Newport to tour the state-of-the-art facility that was constructed using Congressionally Directed Spending funds the […]
MIL-OSI Security: Troy Gang Leader Sentenced to 137 Months in Prison for Possessing Fentanyl, Cocaine, and a Machinegun in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime
Source: Office of United States Attorneys ALBANY, NEW YORK – Richawn McClain, age 26, of Troy, New York, was sentenced today to 137 months in prison for possessing fentanyl and cocaine with the intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division, made the announcement. McClain previously admitted to possessing a handgun that had been modified to make it into a machinegun to protect the 900 fentanyl pills, 32 […]
MIL-OSI USA: Statement from Congressman Castro on the FBI Arrest of Wisconsin Judge
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joaquin Castro (20th District of Texas) April 25, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to the FBI arrest of Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, for allegedly obstructing immigration agents. “This arrest is another troubling attack on the judiciary and the rule of law. The Trump Administration continues its authoritarian campaign against its perceived enemies: universities, law firms, immigrants, political opponents, and judges, among others,” said Congressman Castro. MIL OSI USA News –
MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Statement On The Arrest Of A Wisconsin Judge By The FBI For Allegedly Obstructing An Immigration Operation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin April 25, 2025 ROME – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement regarding the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County circuit judge, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of obstruction and concealing a person from arrest over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant “evade arrest,” according to FBI Director Kash Patel: “The Trump Administration continues to test the limits of our Constitution—this time by arresting a sitting judge for allegedly obstructing an immigration […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Digitalization is revolutionising Mozambique’s malaria response
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), April 25, 2025/APO Group/ — Filipe Basílio, officer in charge of monitoring and evaluation in Mozambique’s malaria programme in the northern Nampula Province recalls the laborious task of data collection and analysis in his day-to-day work: “All record-keeping tools were manual and it used to take a long time for the data to reach the Ministry, because community distributors had to submit their reports at the end of the day to their supervisor, who would then forward them to the district level, then to the provincial […]
MIL-OSI Video: UK When will the government introduce the ‘Hillsborough Law’?
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements) Members discuss the proposed ‘Hillsborough Law’, including a legal duty of candour for public servants and stronger support for victims in the aftermath of public tragedies. Catch-up on House of Lords business: Watch live events: https://parliamentlive.tv/Lords Read the latest news: https://www.parliament.uk/lords/ Stay up to date with the House of Lords on social media: • X: https://twitter.com/UKHouseofLords • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/houseoflords.parliament.uk • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/UKHouseofLords/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKHouseofLords • Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/ukhouseoflords/albums • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-house-of-lords • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@UKHouseOfLords #HouseOfLords #UKParliament https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=769ykmPgKGI MIL OSI Video –
MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement
Source: US State of North Dakota Ex-Judge of Dona Ana County Charged with Evidence Tampering and Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Charged with Unlawful Obstruction and Concealment The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations against Judge Dugan and Judge Cano are serious: no one, least of all a judge, should obstruct law enforcement operations,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Doing so imperils the safety of our law enforcement officers and undermines the rule […]
MIL-OSI Video: Building Confidence Through Strength
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— @usarmy soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment tackle the CS gas chamber while building confidence in their M50 protective mask during the Wolf Blitz 25 training exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany. #army #military #usa For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov ————— Keep up with the Department of Defense on social media! Like the DoD on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DeptofDefense Follow the DoD on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DeptofDefense Follow the DoD on Instagram: http://instagram.com/DeptofDefense Follow the DoD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/DeptofDefense https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xsdx4i8yDs MIL OSI Video –
MIL-OSI NGOs: US government confirms their support for deep sea mining plans that bypass United Nations, Greenpeace response
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Greenpeace USA activists unfurl a banner calling on the US government to Stop Deep Sea Mining in front of Trump Tower on 5th Avenue in New York City. Washington DC, USA, (April 24, 2025) – President Trump today signed a sweeping executive order advancing U.S. ambitions to launch deep sea mining in U.S. and international waters. This rogue action is highly politically controversial for appearing to bypass the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the regulatory body set up by the United Nations to protect the deep sea as the common heritage of humankind and decide whether deep […]
MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement
Source: United States Attorneys General Ex-Judge of Dona Ana County Charged with Evidence Tampering and Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Charged with Unlawful Obstruction and Concealment The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations against Judge Dugan and Judge Cano are serious: no one, least of all a judge, should obstruct law enforcement operations,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Doing so imperils the safety of our law enforcement officers and undermines the rule of […]
MIL-OSI Security: North Kentville — UPDATE: Missing man found safe
Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police The 55-year-old man who was reported missing on April 24 and last seen in North Kentville on April 21 has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips. File #: 2025-538796 MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI USA: Labrador Letter: Idaho’s Defense of Life Law Upheld
Source: US State of Idaho Home Newsroom Labrador Letter: Idaho’s Defense of Life Law Upheld Dear Friends,Recently, a state court ruled in favor of Idaho’s pro-life law—reaffirming our right to protect life and support families through the laws passed by our legislature.The Fourth Judicial District Court issued its decision in Adkins v. State of Idaho, a case brought by abortion advocates who challenged Idaho’s Defense of Life Act. They argued that Idaho’s Constitution includes a right to abortion and that the law was too vague for doctors responding to emergencies.The court rejected the constitutional argument and confirmed what we’ve been saying […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Territory-wide flag day today
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region ​Christian & Missionary Alliance Social Services Limited has been issued a Public Subscription Permit to hold a territory-wide flag sale from 7am to 12.30pm today (April 26), a spokesman for the Social Welfare Department (SWD) said. Details of the charitable fund-raising activities, including any updated information, covered by the issued Public Subscription Permits have been published on the GovHK website (www.gov.hk/en/theme/fundraising/search). Permits for flag days containing information on contact methods of the flag-selling organisations and the approved flag-selling activities have also been uploaded to the SWD’s website (www.swd.gov.hk/en/ngo/controlofc/flagdays) for reference. For enquiries, please […]
MIL-OSI Security: Ansonia Man Admits Trafficking Narcotics in and around Bridgeport
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that EVERARD BOOTHE, also known as “Gordo,” “Unc,” “Uncle,” “Love,” “Lovah,” and “Luver, 41, of Ansonia, pleaded guilty today in Bridgeport federal court to a narcotics trafficking offense. According to court documents and statements made in court, an investigation by the FBI Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force and the Bridgeport Police Department identified Boothe, Christian Pichardo, and others as significant distributors of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack, and narcotic pills in and around Bridgeport. During the investigation, investigators intercepted calls and text […]
MIL-OSI Security: 239 charged in new cases related to SDTX’s continuing efforts to secure southern border
Source: Office of United States Attorneys HOUSTON – A total of 237 more cases have been filed in immigration and border security-related matters from April 18-24, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. As part of those cases, 124 face allegations of illegally reentering the country with the majority having felony convictions such as narcotics, firearms or sexual offenses, prior immigration crimes and more. A total of 106 people face charges of illegally entering the country, five cases involve various instances of human smuggling with the remainder relating to assault of an officer or other immigration-related crimes. As part of […]
MIL-OSI Security: Norfolk man sentenced to over eight years in prison for trafficking fentanyl
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NORFOLK, Va. – A Norfolk man was sentenced today to eight years and 10 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, on at least five occasions from November 2023 through January 2024, Brian Kahlil Jones Jr., 28, distributed a total of 159.93 grams of fentanyl during controlled purchases conducted by the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) and HIDTA Enforcement Group 72 at the DEA Norfolk District Office. On Jan. 17, 2024, law enforcement took Jones into custody. Officers […]
MIL-OSI Security: Illegal Possession of Firearms and Machinegun Conversion Devices Lands Oklahoma City Man in Federal Prison for Four Years
Source: Office of United States Attorneys OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, THAO DUC HA, 41, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to serve 48 months in federal prison for receiving trafficked firearms and unlawful possession of machineguns, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. On June 26, 2024, Ha was charged by Superseding Information with receiving trafficked firearms and unlawful possession of machineguns. According to public record, on February 5, 2024, officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) and agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) executed a search warrant on Ha’s home. As officers approached the home, […]
MIL-OSI Security: Two Defendants Arrested in Serbia for Allegedly Directing Interstate Stalking and Harassment of L.A.-Based Critic of China’s President
Source: Office of United States Attorneys LOS ANGELES – Serbian law enforcement authorities have arrested two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom, at the request of the United States, the Justice Department announced today. The United States today unsealed its criminal complaint alleging that Cui and Miller coordinated and directed a conspiracy to harass, intimidate, and threaten a Los Angeles resident (the victim) who had been publicly critical of Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to court documents, beginning in October 2023, Cui and Miller enlisted two individuals (Individual 1 and Individual […]
MIL-OSI Security: Maryland Man Admits to His Role in Drug Trafficking Operation
Source: Office of United States Attorneys CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Lester Luna, 30, of Hagerstown, Maryland, has admitted his role in a drug trafficking organization in Berkeley County. According to court documents, Luna was one of the members of the drug trafficking conspiracy that sold large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The FBI; the U.S. Marshals Service; Homeland Security Investigations; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the West Virginia Air National Guard; the Eastern Panhandle Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative (agencies […]