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  • MIL-OSI Security: California Woman Arraigned on Drug Trafficking Charges

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    St. Thomas, VI – Acting United States Attorney Adam F. Sleeper announced today that Jaclyn Raquel Quiroz, of California, was arraigned on June 9, 2025, in the District Court of the Virgin Islands on drug trafficking and conspiracy charges following an indictment returned by a federal grand jury on May 21, 2025. The indictment charges Quiroz with one count of conspiracy to commit a drug trafficking crime and one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
    According to court records, on March 26, 2025, Quiroz arrived at the Cyril E. King airport on board a United Airlines flight. After the flight arrived, the checked baggage was placed into a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) x-ray machine. CBP officers noticed some anomalies in two suitcases with luggage tags listed under Quiroz’s name. CBP officers identified dense substances inside both suitcases, which they recognized as consistent with the attributes of marijuana. The suitcases were placed on the checked baggage carousel, where they would be retrieved by the owner. CBP officers observing the suitcases witnessed Quiroz retrieve both suitcases from the carousel. CBP officers stopped Quiroz and requested identification, which she provided in the form of a California driver’s license.
    Quiroz was then escorted to a secondary inspection area. CBP officers opened the suitcases to further examine them. Inside both suitcases, the officers discovered several black vacuum sealed packages covered by a towel. Upon closer inspection, the packaging was found to contain approximately 20 kilograms of marijuana.
    This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Denise George.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: California Woman Arraigned on Drug Trafficking Charges

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    St. Thomas, VI – Acting United States Attorney Adam F. Sleeper announced today that Jaclyn Raquel Quiroz, of California, was arraigned on June 9, 2025, in the District Court of the Virgin Islands on drug trafficking and conspiracy charges following an indictment returned by a federal grand jury on May 21, 2025. The indictment charges Quiroz with one count of conspiracy to commit a drug trafficking crime and one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
    According to court records, on March 26, 2025, Quiroz arrived at the Cyril E. King airport on board a United Airlines flight. After the flight arrived, the checked baggage was placed into a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) x-ray machine. CBP officers noticed some anomalies in two suitcases with luggage tags listed under Quiroz’s name. CBP officers identified dense substances inside both suitcases, which they recognized as consistent with the attributes of marijuana. The suitcases were placed on the checked baggage carousel, where they would be retrieved by the owner. CBP officers observing the suitcases witnessed Quiroz retrieve both suitcases from the carousel. CBP officers stopped Quiroz and requested identification, which she provided in the form of a California driver’s license.
    Quiroz was then escorted to a secondary inspection area. CBP officers opened the suitcases to further examine them. Inside both suitcases, the officers discovered several black vacuum sealed packages covered by a towel. Upon closer inspection, the packaging was found to contain approximately 20 kilograms of marijuana.
    This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Denise George.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Ohio Woman Arraigned on Drug Trafficking Charges

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    St. Thomas, VI – Acting United States Attorney Adam F. Sleeper announced today that Kesahia Davis, 32, of Ohio, was arraigned on June 9, 2025, in the District Court of the Virgin Islands on drug trafficking and conspiracy charges following the return of an indictment on May 21, 2025. The indictment charges Davis with one count of conspiracy to commit a drug trafficking crime and one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana
    According to court records, on March 23, 2025, Davis arrived at the Cyril E King Airport on Spirit Airlines. After her flight arrived, the checked baggage for the flight was unloaded and brought to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) X-Ray machine for routine examination. While conducting checked baggage examinations on the X-Ray machine, a CBP Officer discovered anomalies in the checked baggage that he believed to be consistent with marijuana within. CBP allowed the baggage to be sent through the conveyer belt and monitored who would take possession of the baggage. As the baggage arrived on the conveyer belt in the baggage retrieval area, Davis picked the baggage off the belt and proceeded to walk towards the exit of the airport. CBP Officers then stopped and detained Davis. CBP Officers asked Davis if the baggage was hers, and she replied that it was. Davis was then escorted to secondary inspection. Upon CBP inspection of the baggage in secondary, a lock was identified on the baggage. Davis stated she did not have the key to the lock. CBP used a TSA key and unlocked the baggage. CBP then located approximately 3.89 kilograms of marijuana.
    This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and CBP. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Denise George.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Former nursery worker convicted of child cruelty offences

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Former nursery worker found guilty of child cruelty against children in her care.

    A 22-year-old nursery worker has been found guilty of 21 counts of child cruelty after she abused multiple children in her care.

    Roksana Helena Lecka, 22 (13.10.2002) of Avro Place, Hounslow appeared at Kingston Crown Court on Monday, 16 June, where following a six-week-trial was found guilty of 21 counts of child cruelty.

    She was brought to justice after a Met investigation found Lecka had abused children as young as ten months at two separate nurseries in Twickenham and Hounslow between October 2023 and June 2024.

    Met Officers first began investigating Lecka in June 2024, following concerns from a diligent staff member at the nursery about Lecka’s behaviour.

    Investigators unveiled shocking CCTV footage which showed Lecka repeatedly pinching the children and roughly placing them on the floor causing the victims to be cry and appear distressed. The footage also showed Lecka vaping less than a metre from a small baby on more than one occasion.

    Met Police officers were called to the location and reviewed over 45 hours of CCTV from 28 June 2024.

    Statements were taken from the children’s parents and multiple red marks, bruises and scratches were located on the children a number of parents provided pictures of the injuries found on their children. The victim’s families received specialist support from officers.

    After these enquiries had taken place, Lecka was arrested at her home on 5 July on suspicion of child cruelty offences. During interview, she answered no comment to all questions and refused to acknowledge her actions when shown the CCTV footage. She was released on bail whilst officers within the Child Abuse Investigation Team continued enquiries.

    Detective Sergeant Geoff Boye of Met Police’s Public Protection Command said:

    “As our officers continued to review over 300 hours of CCTV, it became clear that Lecka’s offending was prolific. Footage showed Lecka carrying out multiple assaults on the children in her care which included repeatedly pinching and grabbing children, dropping babies into their cots and on one occasion, she delivered several kicks to a young boy to the face and stepped on his shoulder.

    “She was further arrested and charged on 25 July 2024 with 12 counts of child cruelty, 12 counts of actual bodily harm and one count of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.”

    Following an initial appearance in court, this indictment was amended to 24 counts of child cruelty against 24 separate children.

    Lecka was convicted on Monday, 16 June of 21 counts of child cruelty. The jury found her not guilty on three counts. She will appear at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, 26 September for sentencing.

    Detective Inspector Sian Hutchings of Met Police’s Public Protection Command said:

    “Despite being given multiple opportunities to do so, Lecka never admitted to her offences during the course of the investigation or gave any real insight into what caused her to do this. This has added more pain and confusion to the victims’ families.

    “These families left their children in Lecka’s care, trusting her to take protect their children as well as the other staff at the nurseries clearly did.

    “The footage of her offences against defenceless children was disturbing.

    “I would like to praise the strength of the victim’s families who have had to sit in court and watch footage of the abuse which Lecka inflicted on their children.

    “I would also like to commend the officer in the case, Detective Constable Eloise Hand, her dedication, attention to detail and professionalism throughout the case has been exemplary.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Police recognised in King’s Honours Birthday List

    Source: United Kingdom National Police Chiefs Council

    Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, Gavin Stephens, said:

    “Police officers, staff and volunteers across all ranks work tirelessly every day to protect the public and make communities safer.

     “I am proud to see many colleagues recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list, and extend my congratulations to them, as well as a sincere thank you for their contributions to policing and unwavering commitment to public service.

    “This is also a time to pay tribute to the families and friends of colleagues, who support their loved ones in fighting crime and keeping the peace.”

    Knighthood

    Stephen Watson QPM – Chief Constable, Greater Manchester Police. For services to Policing

    Commanders of the Order of the British Empire

    Ian Dyson QPM DL – Lately Commissioner, City of London Police. For Voluntary and Charitable Services and to Policing

    Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

    Martin Fairley – Service Delivery Manager, Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services. For services to Criminal Justice

    Paul Holmes – Senior Director of Investigations, Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. For Public Service

    Mohammed Umar Hussain MBE – Police Staff, Chief Finance Officer, South Wales Police. For services to Policing Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

    Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

    Linda Belgrove – Founder and Chair, Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund. For services to Charity

    Richard Brown – Inspector, Police Service of Northern Ireland. For Public Service

    Catherine Burke – Lately Head, Musculoskeletal Services Occupational Health and Wellbeing, Police Service of Northern Ireland. For services to Health and Wellbeing

    James Dalgleish – Inspector, Clyde Marine Unit, Ministry of Defence Police. For services to Defence Policing

    Hazel Fothergill – Police Staff, Executive Assistant, Merseyside Police. For services to Policing

    Mark Hobin – Police Constable, Merseyside Police. For services to Policing

    Carole Johnson – Police Staff, Central Authority Bureau Manager, Durham Constabulary. For services to Policing

    Nichola Page – Chief Human Resources Officer, Police Service of Scotland. For services to Policing, to Equality, and to Health

    Michael Parry – Head of Analysis, TARIAN Regional Organised Crime Unit, South Wales Police. For services to Policing

    John Thirkettle – Police Staff, Mental Health Operations Manager, Humberside Police. For services to Policing

    Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

    Junior Anderson – Police Constable, Youth Violence Intervention Team, Northamptonshire Police. For services to Policing and to the community in Northamptonshire

    Henrietta Cameron – Police Volunteer, Northamptonshire Police. For services to the community in Northamptonshire

    Adam Cox – Police Staff, Lead Intelligence Analyst, Metropolitan Police Service. For services to Policing

    Adrian Habgood – Principal Forensic Evidence and Exhibits Officer, West Yorkshire Police. For services to Policing

    Alison Harle – Police Constable, City of London Police. For services to Policing

    Stephen Hart – Police Community Support Officer, South Yorkshire Police. For services to the Homeless and to Policing

    Jane Horton – Finance Planning and Analysis Manager, British Transport Police. For services to Policing

    Janet Humphrey Police Staff, Suffolk Police. For services to the community in Suffolk

    Damien Penman – Special Constable, Wiltshire Police. For services to Policing

    Joan Smyth – Administrative Officer, Police Service of Northern Ireland. For services to Policing

    Trevor Watson – Part Time Constable, Police Service of Northern Ireland. For services to Policing

    Philip Wells – Assistant Chief Officer, Bedfordshire Police. For services to Policing

    King’s Police Medal (KPM)

    Kevin Baldwin, former Assistant Chief Constable, Essex Police

    Maggie Blyth, Chief Constable, Gloucestershire Police

    Carl Galvin, Assistant Chief Constable, West Yorkshire Police

    John Philip, Chief Officer Special Constabulary, Humberside Police

    Gary Ritchie, Assistant Chief Constable, Police Scotland

    Paul Sanford, Chief Constable, Norfolk Constabulary

    Joanne Shiner, Chief Constable, Sussex Police

    Katherine Goodwin, Detective Superintendent, Metropolitan Police Service

    Dawn Jeffries, Detective Constable, Metropolitan Police Service

    Julia Wellby, Retired Detective Constable, Metropolitan Police Service

    David Thomason, Cheshire Constabulary

    Samantha Ridding, Detective Chief Superintendent, West Midlands Police

    Timothy Rogers, Sergeant, West Midlands Police

    Nigel Walsh, Retired Detective Superintendent West Midlands Police

    Justin Burt, Retired Detective Inspector, West Yorkshire Police

    John Philip, Special Constabulary, Humberside Police

    Stuart King, Inspector, Avon and Somerset Police

    Heath Keogh, Police Constable, Metropolitan Police Service

    Martin Levi, lately Detective Inspector, Greater Manchester Police

    Christopher Beechey, Chief Inspector, State of Jersey Police

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Largest illegal trading platform for drugs taken down

    Source: Eurojust

    The dark web marketplace was active for over five years. Archetyp was one of the only platforms to allow the sale of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The marketplace had around 17 000 listings online, and with more than 600 000 users, it is considered one of the largest of its kind.

    Investigations into Archetyp revealed that its creator and current administrator is a German national residing in Spain. International cooperation between authorities, financial tracking and digital evidence analysis led to the identification of the people behind Archetyp. Investigators discovered the location of the servers, moderators and vendors on the marketplace. A coordinated action week was planned to dismantle Archetyp and arrest those responsible for selling and operating the platform, under the coordination of Eurojust and Europol.

    The action week took place between 11 and 13 June, targeting the platform’s administrator, moderators, key vendors and the servers running the website. Coordinated actions in five countries, carried out by around 300 officers, resulted in the arrest of the thirty year old administrator in Spain, seven other persons and the seizure of assets worth EUR 7.8 million. By taking Archetyp offline, authorities have dealt a severe blow to drug traffickers in Europe.

    Eurojust ensured the international investigation was efficient and effective. The Agency organised multiple coordination meetings, which enabled authorities to exchange critical information for the investigation. During the action days and the preliminary investigations, Eurojust coordinated the execution of mutual legal assistance and European Investigation Orders.

    Europol supported the investigation from the outset, facilitating the exchange of intelligence, conducting extensive cross-checks and helping to identify high-value targets. On the action days, Europol deployed a dark web specialist to Germany and set up a virtual command post to coordinate field activities and ensure real-time deconfliction across jurisdictions.

    The following authorities, with the support of the United States, carried out the operation:

    • Germany: Prosecutor General’s Office Frankfurt am Main – Cyber Crime Center; Federal Criminal Police Office
    • Netherlands: Public Prosecutor’s Office of Rotterdam; National Police, Unit Police Unit Rotterdam
    • Spain: Investigative Court num 10 in Barcelona; International Cooperation Section of PPO Barcelona; National Police
    • Sweden: Swedish Prosecution Authority; National Public Prosecution Department, National Unit against Organised Crime in Gothenburg; Swedish National Police; National Operations Department / Swedish Cybercrime Unit
    • Romania: Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT); National Police

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Largest illegal trading platform for drugs taken down

    Source: Eurojust

    The dark web marketplace was active for over five years. Archetyp was one of the only platforms to allow the sale of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The marketplace had around 17 000 listings online, and with more than 600 000 users, it is considered one of the largest of its kind.

    Investigations into Archetyp revealed that its creator and current administrator is a German national residing in Spain. International cooperation between authorities, financial tracking and digital evidence analysis led to the identification of the people behind Archetyp. Investigators discovered the location of the servers, moderators and vendors on the marketplace. A coordinated action week was planned to dismantle Archetyp and arrest those responsible for selling and operating the platform, under the coordination of Eurojust and Europol.

    The action week took place between 11 and 13 June, targeting the platform’s administrator, moderators, key vendors and the servers running the website. Coordinated actions in five countries, carried out by around 300 officers, resulted in the arrest of the thirty year old administrator in Spain, seven other persons and the seizure of assets worth EUR 7.8 million. By taking Archetyp offline, authorities have dealt a severe blow to drug traffickers in Europe.

    Eurojust ensured the international investigation was efficient and effective. The Agency organised multiple coordination meetings, which enabled authorities to exchange critical information for the investigation. During the action days and the preliminary investigations, Eurojust coordinated the execution of mutual legal assistance and European Investigation Orders.

    Europol supported the investigation from the outset, facilitating the exchange of intelligence, conducting extensive cross-checks and helping to identify high-value targets. On the action days, Europol deployed a dark web specialist to Germany and set up a virtual command post to coordinate field activities and ensure real-time deconfliction across jurisdictions.

    The following authorities, with the support of the United States, carried out the operation:

    • Germany: Prosecutor General’s Office Frankfurt am Main – Cyber Crime Center; Federal Criminal Police Office
    • Netherlands: Public Prosecutor’s Office of Rotterdam; National Police, Unit Police Unit Rotterdam
    • Spain: Investigative Court num 10 in Barcelona; International Cooperation Section of PPO Barcelona; National Police
    • Sweden: Swedish Prosecution Authority; National Public Prosecution Department, National Unit against Organised Crime in Gothenburg; Swedish National Police; National Operations Department / Swedish Cybercrime Unit
    • Romania: Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT); National Police

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Europe-wide takedown hits longest-standing dark web drug market

    Source: Europol

    Between 11 and 13 June, a series of coordinated actions took place across Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden, targeting the platform’s administrator, moderators, key vendors, and technical infrastructure. Around 300 officers were deployed to carry out enforcement actions and secure critical evidence.Archetyp Market operated as a drug marketplace for over five years, amassing more than 600 000 users worldwide…

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Montréal — Collecteur Project: a vast money laundering network dismantled

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    UPDATE 2020-10-01

    On September 28, 2020, Victor Vargotskii was arrested in Argentina on an international arrest warrant. Francisco Javier Jimenez Guerrero was arrested on October 24, 2019 in Spain.

    Yesterday, RCMP police officers arrested 17 individuals involved in a vast international money laundering network. This major investigation targeted a criminal organization in Montréal and Toronto. The raid mobilized more than 300 police officers and partners.

    The investigation was led by the Integrated Proceeds of Crime unit, in cooperation with RCMP investigators from Ontario and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The investigation was conducted from 2016 to 2018 following information received from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

    An elaborate money‑laundering scheme

    The network’s members facilitated the collection of money from criminal groups in Montréal and then laundered the results of their illegal business. In particular, the network offered a money transfer service to drug exporting countries.

    The network moved money that was collected in Montréal through various individuals and currency exchange offices in Toronto. The network used an informal value transfer system (IVTS) with connections in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, the United States and China. The funds were then returned to drug exporting countries, such as Colombia and Mexico.

    This procedure allowed for the laundering of significant amounts of money originating from illegal activities, including drug trafficking. The criminal organizations could thus import drugs through this network.

    The scheme set up by the network for criminal purposes was identified and dismantled.

    Proceeds of crime seized

    During the investigation and the searches, police officers seized significant quantities of drugs, such as cannabis, cocaine, hashish and methamphetamine, for a market value of close to $2.2 million. Bank accounts and money in Canadian and foreign currencies was also seized, for a value of $8.7 million. The CRA also proceeded with the restraint of six properties, of an estimated value of $15 million. The RCMP also seized a considered offence-related property of an estimated value of $7 million. To date, the estimated value of the assets that were seized or restrained is more than $32.8 million.

    Individuals accused

    Charges were laid against 17 individuals, including the two individuals who are the network’s alleged leaders, Nader Gramian-Nik, 56 years old, from Vaughan (Ontario cell) and Mohamad Jaber, 51 years old, from Laval (Quebec cell).

    Quebec cell

    • Mohamad Jaber, 51 years old, Laval
    • Kamel Ghaddar, 39 years old, Laval
    • Eric Bradette, 36 years old, L’Assomption
    • Sergio Violetta Galvez, 43 years old, Laval
    • Alexei Parasenco, 26 years old, Montréal
    • Victor Vargotskii, 56 years old, Montréal
    • Mario Maratta 64, years old, Sainte-Sophie
    • Sorin Ehrlich, 62 years old, Montréal
    • Gary Maybee, 57 years old, Austin
    • Francisco Javier Jimenez Guerrero, 35 years old, address unknown

    Ontario cell

    • Nader Gramian-Nik, 56 years old, Vaughan
    • Tania Geramian-Nik, 28 years old, Vaughan
    • Frederick Rayman, 71 years old, Unionville
    • Sahar Shojaei, 45 years old, Thornhill
    • Thomas Hsueh, 47 years old, Thornhill
    • Mohammadreza Sheikhhassani, 55 years old, Richmond Hill
    • Shabnam Mansouri, 38 years old, Maple

    These individuals are facing a number of charges:

    • conspiracy
    • possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking
    • instructing the commission of an offence for a criminal organization
    • commission of offence for criminal organization
    • trafficking in property obtained by crime
    • laundering proceeds of crime

    Three individuals arrested during yesterday’s operations were also interrogated and released without charges.

    Fighting organized crime

    This operation conducted by the RCMP and its partners disrupted the activities of criminal organizations that import drugs. It cut them off their money transferring network and allowed for the confiscation of significant sums.

    Public appeal

    Do you have information about the illegal activities of individuals or groups of individuals? Contact the RCMP at 514-939-8300 / 1-800-771-5401 or your local police department.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Winnipeg — Significant announcement from Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy regarding the search for the BC suspects in the Gillam area

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Over the last two weeks, our officers have worked tirelessly to find the suspects wanted in connection to the homicides in British Columbia.

    While there were no confirmed sightings since July 22nd, our officers never gave up in their search efforts – following-up on every lead, considering all options, and using every available resource.

    Our officers knew that we just needed to find that one piece of evidence that could move this search forward.

    On Friday, August 2nd, that one critical piece of evidence was found – items directly linked to the suspects were located on the shoreline of the Nelson River.

    Following this discovery, we were, at last, able to narrow down the search.

    We immediately sent in specialized RCMP teams to begin searching nearby high-probability areas.

    This morning, at approximately 10:00 am, RCMP officers located two male bodies, in the dense brush, within 1 kilometer from where the items were found. This is approximately 8 km from where the burnt vehicle was located.

    At this time, we are confident that these are the bodies of the two suspects wanted in connection with the homicides in British Columbia. An autopsy is being scheduled in Winnipeg to confirm their identities and to determine their cause of death.

    To the families of everyone affected by the series of events over the last few weeks, I know it has been so very difficult and I hope today’s announcement can begin to bring some closure.

    I want to thank the communities and the leadership of Gillam, Fox Lake Cree Nation, Ilford War Lake First Nation and York Landing.

    Your lives have been disrupted, many of you lived with uncertainty and fear, but throughout, you were resilient, you came together as communities and you helped our officers get the job done.

    To the officers involved in the search efforts; I commend you for your determination, for your innovation, for never giving up, and for working night and day to bring this search to a conclusion.

    This was a search that could not have been successfully achieved without the help from our partners at the Canadian Armed Forces, from RCMP employees who came in from across the country and from multiple private partners.

    Above all however, it was a search that could only be successful if we had strong public engagement and support.

    Thank you to all Canadians for remaining vigilant, for calling us with information and most importantly, for being our partners.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens off the coast of La Jolla

    Source: United States Coast Guard

    U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/15/2025 07:15 PM EDT

     

    06/15/2025 06:56 PM EDT

    SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC-618) interdicted 11 aliens found aboard a 20-foot cabin cruiser vessel approximately 22 miles west of La Jolla, Saturday.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Meet the FBI’s Newest Class of Crisis Response Canines

    Source: US FBI

    Taz and Peg are now based in the FBI’s Atlanta and Dallas field offices, respectively. That way, they can quickly deploy nationwide to the scenes of violent crimes, mass violence incidents, courtroom appearances, forensic interviews, and other sensitive scenarios to support victims.  

    While the dogs recently completed their last round of training, their journeys to public service actually started as soon as they were born into human hands at ADW’s puppy enrichment center in New Mexico.  

    ADW trainers begin exposing their puppies to unfamiliar smells, sounds, and other stimuli while some of their senses are still fully forming.

    “So, of course, they cannot see, they cannot hear until about 14 days old, but they can smell,” said ADW Lead Instructor and Trainer Aimee Brown. “They’re moving around. They feel vibrations. They have taste. And so, they’re being exposed to a wide variety of things.”  

    The puppies also learn to love people from their earliest days.  

    As they grow, the trainers keep an eye on traits that can make or break their success as service or facility dogs—such as their gait and their ability to take commands from multiple people. The trainers also look for natural areas of interest or aptitude, essentially allowing the dogs to choose their own vocational adventure.

    “They tell us through the training,” explained Jill Felice, founder, vice president, and program director at Assistance Dogs of the West. 

    The dogs’ presence in the immediate aftermath of a crisis has a scientifically proven ability to decrease the likelihood of victims’ bodies storing their experiences as long-term trauma. 

    According to Assistance Dogs of the West Vice President and Program Director Jill Felice, this is because the mere act of petting a dog causes the human body to release oxytocin—a hormone that induces calmness.  

    “What they’re finding now with the release of oxytocin,” she added, “is the faster you can get oxytocin into your brain when a traumatic event has happened, the less it stays in long-term memory and long-term trauma. And that’s one of the hardest things about crises.”

    And over the course of an investigation and judicial process, crisis response canines can help victims calm their nerves enough to share their stories with investigators and juries, alike. In turn, this helps our Justice Department partners secure convictions in violent crime and terrorism cases.  

    The dogs also help the Bureau establish rapport and build trust with victims.

    “Victims are volunteers,” explained Staci, a victim services coordinator. Staci became the Bureau’s second-ever crisis-response canine handler when she was paired with English Labrador Wally. “They don’t have to speak with us.  

    “In a lot of cases, without victims, you don’t have a case. And so, if we can implement tools to assist victims to be able to want to speak with us—to make it easier for them to speak with us—it’s a win-win, because if victims speak with us, it gives us more information to help with our investigations and hopefully holding people accountable for their victimization, which keeps our streets safer and really helps society overall.”

    In this way, these canine-handler teams are critical to the Bureau’s efforts to crush violent crime, defend the homeland, and rebuild public trust. 

    Following in unparalleled paw prints 

    The FBI’s inaugural crisis response canines, Wally and Gio, joined the Bureau in October 2015 after their ADW training.

    “Early on, the mission of the program really was to leverage the canine-human bond to mitigate stress and anxiety of victims following mass violence incidents,” said Melody, who was paired with Gio in what became one of the Bureau’s first crisis response canine teams.  

    “Soon after that, we branched out, and we started providing support to critical incidents and violent crime. So, that means Gio and Wally would assist across all threat programs in the Bureau. And that could look like court support, forensic interviews, briefings, hostage reunifications, and so on.” 

    The December 2015 mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, marked their first deployment to a mass violence incident. The canines and their handlers went on to support victims in the wake of eight additional mass violence incidents—including the Pulse nightclub, Parkland, and Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shootings.  

    But they’ve also supported victims in other settings. Notably, Gio and Wally became the first two facility dogs to ever support victims in a courtroom setting. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Family pays tribute as victim of Hammersmith shooting named

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    The 30-year-old who was fatally shot in an incident in Claxton Grove, Hammersmith, on Wednesday, 11 June, has been named as Northolt resident Jordan Oliver Rodney.

    In a statement, Mr Rodney’s family said: “It is with unimaginable heartbreak that we confirm the tragic loss of our beloved Jordan Olivier Rodney, who was taken from us far too soon.

    “Jordan was a man who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He was warm, funny, and loving. Always quick with a smile or a joke that could brighten the dark day.

    “His kindness, generosity, and humour left a lasting impression on friends and family alike. Our son, brother, uncle, and friend was so much more than the circumstances of his death. He brought joy to our lives every single day, and his absence leaves a hole that can never be filled.

    “We will remember Jordie for the love he shared so freely, the laughter he inspired, and the way he made us all feel seen and valued. We ask for privacy as we grieve this devastating loss and whilst we work to come to terms with what has happened.

    “We are eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this incredibly difficult time.”

    A post-mortem examination has taken place.

    A second victim, also in his 30s, has been discharged from hospital.

    Jahmel Joseph, 28 (05.12.1996), of Eaton Rise, Ealing, has been charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a prohibited weapon and dangerous driving.

    Joseph appeared in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 14 July. He has been remanded to appear before the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 18 July.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Conducts Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 12, 2025 [Image 3 of 5]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    SUVA, Fiji (June 12, 2025) U.S. Navy Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, center, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25), and Lt. j.g. Derek Chipmon, left, medical planner of PP-25, sit down with Breakfast at Fiji One broadcast show host Mr. Tevita Nawadra for an interview in Suva, Fiji, June 12, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/Released)

    Date Taken: 06.12.2025
    Date Posted: 06.15.2025 05:22
    Photo ID: 9113341
    VIRIN: 250612-N-ED646-5179
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Conducts Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 12, 2025 [Image 1 of 7]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    SUVA, Fiji (June 12, 2025) Lt. Corey Day, left, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Mercedes Loor, both assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command, collect mosquito larvae for use in insecticide resistance testing in support of Dengue control efforts for the Fiji Ministry of Health & Medical Services in Suva, Fiji, June 12, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Courtesy Asset)

    Date Taken: 06.12.2025
    Date Posted: 06.15.2025 05:44
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Conducts Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 12, 2025 [Image 2 of 7]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    SUVA, Fiji (June 12, 2025) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Mercedes Loor, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command, works with an environmental health officer from the Fiji Ministry of Health & Medical Services to collect mosquito larvae for use in insecticide resistance testing in support of Dengue control efforts in Suva, Fiji, June 12, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Courtesy Asset)

    Date Taken: 06.12.2025
    Date Posted: 06.15.2025 05:44
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Conducts Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 11, 2025 [Image 7 of 11]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    NADI, Fiji (June 11, 2025) U.S. Navy Musicians with the Pacific Fleet “Big
    Wave” Brass Band perform at St. Thomas High School during Pacific
    Partnership 2025 in Nadi, Fiji, June 11, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the
    Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian
    assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the
    Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner
    nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities,
    increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring
    friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
    Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/Released)

    Date Taken: 06.11.2025
    Date Posted: 06.15.2025 05:06
    Photo ID: 9113303
    VIRIN: 250611-N-ED646-6488
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Conducts Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 11, 2025 [Image 7 of 11]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    NADI, Fiji (June 11, 2025) U.S. Navy Musicians with the Pacific Fleet “Big
    Wave” Brass Band perform at St. Thomas High School during Pacific
    Partnership 2025 in Nadi, Fiji, June 11, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the
    Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian
    assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the
    Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner
    nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities,
    increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring
    friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
    Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/Released)

    Date Taken: 06.11.2025
    Date Posted: 06.15.2025 05:06
    Photo ID: 9113303
    VIRIN: 250611-N-ED646-6488
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Conducts Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 12, 2025 [Image 1 of 5]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    SUVA, Fiji (June 10, 2025) Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, right, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025, and Lt. j.g. Derek Chipmon, medical planner of PP-25, observe the live production process at Breakfast at Fiji One radio show in Suva, Fiji, June 10, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/Released)

    Date Taken: 06.12.2025
    Date Posted: 06.15.2025 05:22
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Conducts Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 12, 2025 [Image 1 of 5]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    SUVA, Fiji (June 10, 2025) Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, right, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025, and Lt. j.g. Derek Chipmon, medical planner of PP-25, observe the live production process at Breakfast at Fiji One radio show in Suva, Fiji, June 10, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/Released)

    Date Taken: 06.12.2025
    Date Posted: 06.15.2025 05:22
    Photo ID: 9113339
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

    SUVA, Fiji – Pacific Partnership has returned to Fiji to conduct the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster response preparedness mission in the Indo-Pacific region, June 8, 2025.

    Pacific Partnership fosters collaboration to enhance natural disaster response preparedness and builds lasting relationships between Fiji, the United States, and participating nations. Engagements for this year’s iteration will occur in the cities of Suva and Nadi.

    At Fiji’s invitation, Pacific Partnership’s mission is to collaborate in several humanitarian and civic readiness workshops in areas such as engineering, natural disaster response, public health, and Fijian community outreach projects. This year’s mission, featuring about 58 personnel, is primarily a collective effort between Fiji, New Zealand and the United States.

    “I am honored to oversee this year’s return of Pacific Partnership to the nation of Fiji,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, mission commander. “The continued opportunity to build upon our enduring relationship with the Fijian community further emphasizes a shared support of a free and resilient Indo-Pacific.”

    While in Fiji, the Pacific Partnership 2025 team will focus on subject-matter exchanges and community education in permaculture, spearhead emergency preparedness and disaster response training, and conduct the foundational construction of a local schoolhouse. Additionally, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, accompanied by members of the Scots Guard, Royal Australian and Royal Canadian navies, will perform during a variety of community outreach engagements.

    “We really appreciate Fiji welcoming us for Pacific Partnership 2025,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Gibson, Officer in Charge for the Fiji mission. “It’s awesome to be working alongside our Fijian counterparts, building a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Indo-Pacific together.”

    Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.

    Date Taken: 06.08.2025
    Date Posted: 06.11.2025 18:07
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Conducts Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 11, 2025 [Image 2 of 11]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    NADI, Fiji (June 11, 2025) U.S. Navy Musician 1st Class Jonathan Starr,
    trumpetist with the Pacific Fleet “Big Wave” Brass Band, performs at St.
    Thomas High School during Pacific Partnership 2025 in Nadi, Fiji, June 11,
    2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest
    annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management
    preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership
    works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional
    interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and
    stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-
    Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
    Moises Sandoval/Released)

    Date Taken: 06.11.2025
    Date Posted: 06.15.2025 05:06
    Photo ID: 9113298
    VIRIN: 250611-N-ED646-8835
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Sheet Harbour — Update: Police continue to seek video of Hwy. 7 to help find Brian Warrington

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Police continue to search for 40-year-old Brian John Matthew Warrington, who was last seen on May 25 in Sheet Harbour.

    Since Warrington’s disappearance on Sunday May 25, Ground search and rescue (GSAR) teams and RCMP and GSAR remotely piloted aircraft system operators have searched the Sheet Harbour area, along the East River and on Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 224.

    Warrington, who is known to hitchhike, is described as 6-foot-0, 210 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and walks with a limp. Currently, no clothing description is available.

    Investigators continue to establish a timeline of Warrington’s disappearance and are asking for the public’s assistance. If you have camera footage, including dashcam video, of Hwy. 7, in Sheet Harbour, from 4 p.m. on May 24 and 9 p.m. on May 25, please contact police.

    Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brian Warrington is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

    Note: A photo of Brian Warrington is attached.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Press Arrangements for IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, 16 June 2025

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    The IAEA Board of Governors will convene a meeting at the Agency’s headquarters starting at 10:00 CEST on Monday, 16 June, in Board Room C, Building C, 4th floor, in the Vienna International Centre (VIC).

    The meeting is convened by the Chair of the Board following a request from the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation for “an urgent session of the IAEA Board of Governors on the matter related to the Israeli attacks against the Iranian nuclear facilities that are under the IAEA safeguards”.

    The Board of Governors meeting is closed to the press.

    Photo Opportunity 

    There will be a photo opportunity with the IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and the Chair of the Board, Ambassador Matilda Aku Alomatu Osei-Agyeman of Ghana, before the start of the Board meeting, on 16 June at 10:00 CEST in Board Room C, in the C building in the VIC. 

    Accreditation and Press Working Area:

    The Press Room on the M-Building’s ground floor will be available as a press working area starting from 9:00 CEST on 16 June.

    Journalists are requested to register with the Press Office by 08:00 CEST on Monday, 16 June. Please email press@iaea.org.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Hope Rowe convicted of murdering woman at child’s birthday party

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A woman has been convicted of murder after stabbing a woman at a child’s birthday party, following a Metropolitan Police investigation.

    The jury also found her partner guilty of perverting the course of justice.

    Hope Rowe, 33 (30.12.1991), of Piazza Walk, Aldgate, attacked Charlotte Lawlor, 31, with a knife at a property in Stepney Green on Sunday, 15 September, 2024. The stabbing was witnessed by some of Ms Lawlor’s family, children and guests at the party.

    On Friday, 13 June, 2025, a jury at Inner London Crown Court found Rowe guilty of murder. Witness testimony and phone evidence – including an incriminating voicemail – were used by Met Police investigators to bring the defendant to justice. She was convicted in the absence of a murder weapon.

    Detective Sergeant Dean Musgrove, from the Met Police’s Specialist Crime North unit, said: “Hope Rowe launched a brutal attack on Charlotte Lawlor at what should have been a joyous occasion. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends, who will have to contend not only with the loss of a loved one, but with the trauma of having witnessed the killing.

    “As if the killing was not senseless enough, Rowe then tried to deceive investigators, disposing of the knife before turning herself in. It still has not been found to this day, and both Rowe and her partner were incriminated by a voicemail accidentally recorded on Rowe’s phone.”

    In a statement, the victim’s parents said: “We are happy with the verdict. We would like to thank the jury for their attention during the trial.

    “The family will never get over the loss and murder of Charlotte. It has destroyed us, leaving a gaping hole. Charlotte’s son, Riley, has been left without a mum, and siblings without their older sister and best friend.

    “Charlotte brought light to everyone’s life.”

    Leigh Holder, 38 (15.11.1986), of Piazza Walk, Aldgate, was also convicted of perverting the course of justice. Holder encouraged Rowe not to surrender to the police, and helped her dispose of the murder weapon.

    Just after 01:00hrs on Sunday, 15 September, Met officers attended a property in Duckett Street, Stepney Green, following reports of a serious assault. Charlotte Lawlor – who had been attending a birthday party at the property the previous evening – had been stabbed, and was being assisted by friends and family.

    After administering first aid, police were joined by a London Ambulance Service crew, but, despite the efforts of paramedics, Ms Lawlor was pronounced dead within an hour.

    Having spoken to witnesses at the property, officers established that Ms Lawlor had been stabbed by Hope Rowe following an argument at the party, who then drove away from the scene with her partner, Leigh Holder.

    Around 02:10hrs, Holder’s vehicle was stopped by armed police in Tower Hamlets. He told them that Rowe had jumped out of the vehicle shortly after leaving the crime scene, and claimed he had no knowledge of her location. Holder was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

    At 07:00hrs, Rowe attended Bethnal Green Police Station, where she was arrested on suspicion of murder. At interview, she provided no comment – and she later claimed in court that her actions were due to a momentary loss of control.

    Rowe’s phone was seized and analysed by forensic experts. A voicemail – accidentally left by Holder on Rowe’s phone while he was sitting next to her and driving away from the scene – was recovered. In the recorded conversation, Rowe told Holder that it was “good” she had killed Ms Lawlor, while Holder instructed his partner to dispose of the knife and to avoid the police.

    In addition to witness evidence from those present at the scene of the murder, the voicemail proved vital in implicating both Rowe and Holder in their crimes.

    Rowe and Holder will be sentenced an Inner London Crown Court on Wednesday, 9 July.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Police appeal for information after reported attempted rape

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Detectives have released an image of a man they wish to speak to following an attempted rape in Finchley on Wednesday, 11 June.

    A woman in her 30s reported that a man seriously sexually assaulted her at a cinema in South Hampstead at around 15:45hrs. She is currently being supported by specialist officers.

    The man, pictured, is believed to have left the venue following the incident – walking towards Swiss Cottage.

    The man is described as in his 50s, approximately 5ft 6”, with a slim build. He has dark hair on the sides of his head and was captured on CCTV wearing a North Face coat and glasses following the alleged offence on Wednesday, 11 June.

    The investigation team are looking to hear from anyone who believes they saw – or know – this man. Those with information should contact 101, quoting investigation reference 5365/11JUN.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard welcomes new Sector San Diego commanding officer during change of command ceremony in San Diego

    Source: United States Coast Guard

    U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/13/2025 09:30 PM EDT

     

    06/13/2025 09:10 PM EDT

    SAN DIEGO — Capt. Robert Tucker relieved Capt. Patrick Dill as the Coast Guard Sector San Diego commander during a change of command ceremony in San Diego, Friday morning.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Selling Ghost Guns, Stolen Guns, Machinegun Conversion Devices, And Cocaine

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas resident who pleaded guilty to unlawfully selling ghost guns, stolen guns, large capacity magazines, machinegun conversion devices, and cocaine in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas was sentenced today by United States District Judge Gloria M. Navarro to three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

    According to court documents, from April 24, 2023, to August 3, 2024, Richard Edwin Sanchez engaged in the business of dealing in firearms without a Federal Firearms License by selling 17 firearms, including .223, .40, and 5.56 caliber firearms, 9mm firearms, and a 12-gauge shotgun. Of these firearms, 10 were Glock semi-automatic firearms capable of being converted into fully automatic weapons using machinegun conversion devices provided by Sanchez. In addition, he sold 21 machinegun conversion devices. Of the Glock pistols, nine were sold with large capacity magazines, two were stolen, and two others were associated with at least five shootings in the Las Vegas and North Las Vegas area. Two other firearms sold had either no serial number or an obliterated serial number. Additionally, Sanchez sold a total of about 435 grams of cocaine.

    Sanchez pleaded guilty to one-count of engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license, one-count of distribution of cocaine, and one-count of possession or transfer of a machine gun.

    United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Alex Buenaventura, San Francisco Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made the announcement.

    This case was investigated by the ATF; and the United States Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Jury Finds Virginia Man Guilty of Kidnapping, Strangulation

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Defendant Kidnapped Former Girlfriend and Drove Her into the District Where He Strangled and Assaulted Her

                WASHINGTON –Adam Ahmed, 38, of Chantilly, Virginia, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of kidnapping and strangulation related to an incident that began in Manassas, Virginia, on May 10, 2024, and ended in northeast Washington, D.C., on May 11, 2024, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

                The verdict was returned on June 12th and included two counts of making threats and one count of misdemeanor assault. Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno scheduled sentencing for August 15, 2025.

                According to the government’s evidence, on May 9, 2024, Ahmed was arrested in Virginia on multiple warrants for protective order violations and assault charges against his ex-girlfriend. The next day, on May 10, 2024, the victim got into Ahmed’s car outside her home in Manassas, Virginia, believing that they would sit in her building parking lot and talk about their relationship. Instead, the defendant took off, driving erratically. Ahmed told the victim that they were both “going to die tonight,” and that if she was going to charge him with abduction, he was going to do it. The defendant drove onto I-66 and took the victim into the District, where he repeatedly assaulted her and threatened to kill her.

                After several hours of terrorizing the victim, Ahmed told her that he was going to drive her somewhere no one would find her. When he stopped the car, he climbed over her and strangled her with both hands until she couldn’t breathe. While strangling her, he bit her, putting his whole mouth over hers. He started driving again, eventually stopping at a Shell gas station on Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue. At one point, Ahmed walked away from the car, and the victim tried to escape. Surveillance footage shows the defendant rushing at the victim, picking her up, and struggling with her to force her back in the car. A passerby on the street saw the defendant hitting the victim and turned into the gas station parking lot, rescuing the victim and calling 911. 

                During the course of trial two expert witnesses spoke about the unique dangers inherit in strangulation, and violence in intimate partner violence relationships, respectively. Strangulation is widely recognized as one of the most lethal forms of intimate partner violence, as a major strangulation study in San Diego, found surviving domestic violence “victims are much more likely to die later if their abuser has strangled them.” The study also noted that “…..the odds of becoming a victim of attempted homicide increased by 700%, and the odds of becoming a homicide victim increased by 800%, among women who had been strangled by their partner. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia’s Sex Offense and Domestic Violence Section has charged over 110 acts of felony strangulation since the D.C. Council created it as a criminal offense under D.C. Code 22-404.04, which went into effect in July of 2023.

                In announcing the verdict, U.S. Attorney Pirro and Chief Smith commended the work of the officers and detectives at the Metropolitan Police Department. They also credited Assistant U.S. Attorneys Trisha Jhunjhnuwala and Amanda Swanson, of the Sexual Offense and Domestic Violence section for successfully prosecuting the case.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: WMATA Train Operators Arrested in Health Care Fraud Scheme

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

               WASHINGTON – Michelle Shropshire, 54, of Waldorf, Maryland, and Harlisha Jones, 49, of Clinton, Maryland, and Washington, DC, were arrested this morning on health care fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy charges filed in U.S. District Court. 

               The arrests were announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, Assistant Director in Charge Steven J. Jansen of the FBI Washington Field Office, and Inspector General Michelle Zamarin of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Office of Inspector General.

               Both defendants are expected to make their initial appearance today in the District Court for the District of Columbia.

               According to the indictment, from June 2021 through January 2024, Shropshire and Jones, both Train Operators employed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), conspired to use Jones’s insurance policies with American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC) to submit fraudulent health care and short-term disability insurance claims for injuries, medical treatments, and disability periods that did not exist.  

               Court documents allege that the defendants used the information of real doctors to create fraudulent medical excuse notes and physician’s statements, including forged doctors’ signatures, that were submitted to AFLAC in support of the insurance claims. Then, shortly after AFLAC paid each claim to Jones, she paid a kickback to Shropshire using a percentage of the total claim payment. As a result of those fraudulent insurance claims, AFLAC paid Jones approximately $58,750, of which Jones paid approximately 20% back to Shropshire.

               The indictment further alleges that in addition to Jones, Shropshire assisted numerous other WMATA employees with submitting fraudulent health care and short-term disability insurance claims to AFLAC.  As a result of that scheme, AFLAC paid at least $362,035.14 in phony insurance benefits to Shropshire, Jones, and other WMATA employees.  

               Those employees included Sharon Washington, 53, of Woodbridge, VA, Selethia Blake, 53, of Waldorf, MD, Brady Turner, 56, of Clinton, MD, Lushawn Foreman, 51, of Upper Marlboro, MD, and Margot Jackson, 52, of Hughesville, MD, among others.  

               Washington, Blake, Turner, Foreman, and Jackson have each admitted to their involvement in Shropshire’s scheme, including paying kickbacks to Shropshire using a portion of the claim payments they received, and have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Each is currently awaiting sentencing.

               If convicted, Shropshire and Jones each face a maximum statutory sentence of 20 years in prison for the charged offenses, with an additional mandatory sentence of two years in prison for the offense of aggravated identity theft. The maximum statutory sentence for federal offenses is prescribed by Congress and is provided for informational purposes. If convicted, the defendants’ sentence will be determined by the court based on the advisory Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

               These cases are being investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office and the WMATA Office of Inspector General. They are being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian P. Kelly and Diane Lucas.

               An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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