In December, the Italian Comando Carabinieri Antifalsificazione Monetaria, with the support of Europol, dismantled an illegal counterfeit currency print shop in Melegnano.
More than 80 percent of countries consider environmental crime a national priority, with the majority saying new and more sophisticated criminal activities increasingly threaten peace and security.
Savvy, confident organized retail crime gangs -- who steal billions of dollars worth of merchandise each year only to sell that merchandise online or at brick-and-mortar or fencing locations – continue to test retailers.
18 Arrested in Connection with Arizona Copper Theft Ring
May 2, 2013
In Arizona, law enforcement just broke up a copper theft ring that stole $10 million in the metal. In Kansas, an energy firm hit by thefts said it will make ratepayers cover the losses.