Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 20, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: California Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Smuggle Pesticides & Veterinary Drugs into the United States
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division Ruben Montes, of Calexico, California, was sentenced today in federal court to 16 months in prison and ordered to pay $12,710 in forfeiture for conspiring to smuggle and distribute more than $3 million worth of Mexican pesticides and veterinary drugs that are not approved for use in […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Enhanced Pro-Active Policing in Katherine
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Due to an increase in police demand, Katherine police have increased proactive measures in order to drive down crime and antisocial behaviour. Alcohol remains a primary catalyst for crime an anti-social behaviour across the region, and in response, police have significantly increased Banned Drinkers Orders (BDO) for problem […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Woman charged over apartment burglary
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made arrests following an early morning burglary at a Devonport apartment building. Two offenders were seen allegedly breaking into the Queens Parade complex just before 2am. Waitematā East Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant CJ Miles says Police quickly deployed into the area. “Our staff were on scene quickly and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington Counties for Destructive April 29 Severe Storms
Source: US State of Missouri MAY 19, 2025 Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Kehoe requested that President Donald Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to six counties that sustained major damage as a result of a cluster of severe storms that swept through the area and produced eight tornadoes on April 29. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Hosts Veterans Town Hall in Crystal Lake
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth May 17, 2025 [CRYSTAL LAKE, IL] – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today hosted a town hall in Crystal Lake to hear directly from Veterans and other Illinoisans about how the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s draconian cuts to federal programs […]
MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Establishes Civil Rights Fraud Initiative
Source: United States Attorneys General 8 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice announced the establishment of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient of federal funds that knowingly violates federal civil rights laws. Violations of the False Claims Act […]
MIL-OSI USA: Making Colorado Safer: Governor Polis Signs Bills to Strengthen Public Safety, Save Coloradans and Businesses Money on Energy, Increase Access to Healthcare, Support Advanced Industries
Source: US State of Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS/PUEBLO – Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law in Colorado Spring and Pueblo to make Colorado safer by strengthening public safety, save Coloradans and businesses money on energy, expand access to the healthcare needed to thrive, support Colorado’s advanced industries, and more. At the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Katherine Reilly Named SEC Acting Inspector General
Source: Securities and Exchange Commission The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Katherine Reilly as the agency’s Acting Inspector General. Ms. Reilly is currently serving as a Deputy Inspector General at the SEC. She replaces Deborah Jeffrey, who has served as the SEC’s Inspector General since 2023 and is retiring. “Our Inspector General’s […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Caught on camera: Gang member arrested in Paihia
Source: New Zealand Police An eagle-eyed camera operator alerted Police to a person possessing a firearm in Paihia overnight. “At around 2am Police were notified by Kaitaia cameras that a male had been seen on CCTV pulling what appeared to be a firearm from his pants,” Mid North Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Mark Barratt […]
MIL-OSI Security: DHS Hits Back at Tim Walz’s Dangerous Rhetoric Comparing ICE to Gestapo
Source: US Department of Homeland Security While politicians like Gov. Walz fight to protect criminal illegal aliens, ICE officers will continue risking their lives to arrest murderers, kidnappers, and pedophiles WASHINGTON – Following Governor Tim Walz’s sickening rhetoric calling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents “Trump’s modern-day Gestapo,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is […]
MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Hickenlooper Honors Denver Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. James D. Peters, Jr. on Senate Floor
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado Hickenlooper: “Rev. Peters carried that same commitment when he came to Denver and to Colorado. That same commitment to justice… Along the way, he had a significant impact on many of Colorado’s leaders. I was one of them.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John […]
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE #2: Charges – Aggravated robbery – Alice Springs
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force have charged a 21-year-old male in relation to an aggravated robbery in Sadadeen on 27 April. He was arrested yesterday afternoon by members of the Southern Investigations team and was subsequently charged with aggravated robbery. He is remanded to appear in Alice Springs […]
MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Congresswoman Barragán Leads Congressional Letter Opposing Trump Administration’s Semiconductor Tariff Proposal
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 8, 2025 Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov Congresswoman Barragán Leads Congressional Letter Opposing Trump Administration’s Semiconductor Tariff Proposal Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led a group of her Democratic colleagues on the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee in calling on President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick […]
MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Rep. Young Kim Bill to Support Military Sexual Trauma Victims
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Act (H.R. 2201), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Reps. Young Kim (CA-40), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06). According to […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Los Angeles during Fleet Week
Source: United States Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/19/2025 06:30 PM EDT 05/19/2025 06:00 PM EDT U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will participate in Los Angeles Fleet Week festivities during Memorial Day weekend, May 23 – 26. Eagle will be moored at Berth 50/51 in San Pedro’s Outer […]
MIL-OSI USA: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Delivers Keynote Remarks on Completion of First B61-13 Production Unit at Pantex Plant
Source: US Department of Energy AMARILLO— U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered keynote remarks today at the Department of Energy’s Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, marking the completion of the first production unit of the B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb. The B61-13 is the latest modification to the B61 family of nuclear weapons and was […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: A 22 year old mystery solved
Source: New Zealand Police A 22 year old Lake Taupo mystery involving a Russian stuntman has been solved thanks to some useful information being sent in following an appeal by Police. Artour Melikov was 36 when he was reported missing on 10 September 2002. Turangi Police located his vehicle at the Jellicoe Reserve, 400 metres […]
MIL-OSI Security: Washington State Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
Source: United States Attorneys General 13 Dominique Terrel Gonzales, 35, was sentenced today to 11 years in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of sex trafficking a minor. Gonzales has been in federal custody since his arrest for illegal firearms possession in August 2020. The court has […]
MIL-OSI Security: Man Charged in Connection with Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Loan Applications Totaling More than $3.39M
Source: United States Attorneys General 13 A Georgia man was arrested today in connection with his role in 15 fraudulent COVID-19 relief loan applications administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, totaling more than $3.39 million in fraudulent loan proceeds. According to court documents, […]
MIL-OSI Security: Man Will Serve 12 Years for Orchestrating Out-of-State Home Invasion from Prison
Source: Office of United States Attorneys OXFORD, MS – Sean Patrick Curtis, 29, was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for causing a home invasion while he was in custody for a state sentence. According to documents and evidence presented in court, on the evening of January 17, 2023, two men entered a home […]