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A patrol captain in Spain ordered his team to withdraw, saying 'They are going to kill us', in an encounter with drug-smuggling speedboats that outrun authorities and deliver cocaine by the ton. The incident is being cited as a symbol of Europe's losing battle against maritime narcotics trafficking along the Spanish coast.

A US-based data-extraction firm has reportedly been secretly run from Russia while working on EU-backed projects and selling its services to European law enforcement agencies. The claims come from documents seen by POLITICO, raising questions about how the company gained access to publicly funded European programmes and police contracts despite its alleged ties to Moscow.

Politico reports that a Russian surveillance technology company sold its products to law enforcement agencies across Europe while the same technology was allegedly being developed for Russian security services. The revelation raises questions about how Western police forces came to rely on tools with possible Kremlin-linked origins and is prompting calls for scrutiny of procurement practices in policing across the continent.

Reports say allies of Donald Trump are urging him to declare martial law, drawing sharp criticism from opponents who warn the move would threaten democratic norms in the United States. Commentators are debating the legality and consequences of such a step, with many expressing alarm at the idea of military enforcement of domestic authority.

Oxygen Forensics, a data-extraction company presented as U.S.-based, has been accused of being secretly run from Russia. According to documents seen by POLITICO reporter Antoaneta Roussi, the firm has worked on EU-backed projects and sold its services to European law enforcement agencies, raising concerns about how a company with alleged Russian ties gained access to sensitive police work across Europe.

Cuts to federal civil rights enforcement are leaving students with disabilities facing longer waits for complaints to be resolved. Reporting describes fewer staff, closed regional offices and growing backlogs at the Office for Civil Rights, with families saying investigations into disability discrimination and needed accommodations are delayed. Advocates warn the slowdown weakens protections guaranteed under federal education law and leaves students without timely recourse.

The extortion group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI and obtained highly sensitive medical records of personnel, reportedly leaked as part of an attempted extortion scheme. Malwarebytes reports on the alleged theft of medical and other private data. The FBI has not been confirmed as commenting, and the scale and authenticity of the claimed leak remain unverified, but the targeting of a US law enforcement agency is drawing close attention in the cybersecurity community.

New camera technology has revealed thousands of vehicles on British roads carrying illegal 'ghost' plates, which are altered or obscured number plates designed to evade detection by traffic cameras. The findings raise concerns about enforcement, as such plates can be used to avoid speeding fines, congestion charges, or by stolen vehicles. Police and licensing authorities are expected to face pressure to act on the scale of the problem.

Thousands of migrants attempted to reach the port of Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa, amid fears of missing one of only 1,700 places in a new camp set up by local authorities. The rush prompted law enforcement to request reinforcements to contain the crowds, with tensions reported around the port area as the limited capacity became clear.

Police in Lahore say a 20-year-old woman from Azerbaijan was allegedly gang-raped by three men after being taken to a flat in the city's Defence Housing Authority area. The report, attributed to police via news agency PTI, was circulated widely on Sunday. The alleged assault of a foreign national has drawn attention in both Pakistan and abroad, with questions expected over the woman's safety and the investigation into the suspects.

Blood and urine test results belonging to FBI special agents have been stolen in a hack, according to the BBC. The breach exposes sensitive medical data of US federal law enforcement personnel, raising questions about how the systems holding it were protected and what the stolen records could be used for. It is not yet clear who carried out the attack or how many agents are affected.

Software maker KiteWorks is telling its customers to take affected servers offline immediately, citing concrete indications from law enforcement that an imminent zero-day attack is underway. The warning affects large companies, including some based in Germany, and is being discussed by IT security observers as an unusual, pre-emptive shutdown recommendation ahead of a known exploit.

Two teenagers with ISIS sympathies considered several other targets before deciding on a protest near Gracie Mansion, the New York mayor's residence, according to law enforcement sources cited by ABC News. Details of the alleged plot and how authorities became aware of the planning have not been fully disclosed.

A claim circulating on Mastodon argues that open source software is the only real guarantee of digital sovereignty, citing a Politico report that a Russian surveillance company infiltrated European law enforcement agencies. The story has fuelled concern that EU police bodies depend on opaque foreign technology, and renewed calls for open source procurement across European public institutions.

Police moved against protesters in the Teremky district of Kyiv, according to reports circulating in Ukrainian media. Witnesses and reporters say officers struck a woman during the confrontation, and shouts of "Don't touch the children" could be heard among the crowd. The reports have sparked outrage online, with commentators criticising the use of force against civilians, including women and children, and demanding an explanation from law enforcement.

Five more police officers have been charged with misusing Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras, adding to a growing list of similar misconduct cases. The charges involve officers allegedly abusing the surveillance network to track people without legitimate law enforcement purposes. Critics say the sheer number of scandals involving the cameras shows the technology is too easily exploited and lacks proper oversight.

A South Korean police officer has been indicted for embezzling Bitcoin that had been seized during a criminal investigation, according to a report by the Chosun Ilbo. The case raises fresh questions about how law enforcement agencies safeguard confiscated digital assets, an issue that has grown as crypto seizures become more common in criminal cases.

Reports say home addresses, family details and medical information of FBI agents have surfaced online, raising alarm over a possible breach of law enforcement data. The exposure would pose serious safety risks to agents and their families, and officials are expected to face questions about how such sensitive personnel information was accessed and released.

A South Korean police lieutenant has been indicted for embezzling bitcoin that had been seized as evidence in a criminal case, according to a report by Chosun Ilbo. The case highlights concerns about how law enforcement handles digital assets held in custody, with prosecutors alleging the officer diverted cryptocurrency for personal use while it was meant to be preserved pending legal proceedings.