The gangs first entered public consciousness with the reporting of Andrew Norfolk, a journalist for the Times. Norfolk’s ...

Law enforcement agencies estimate that tens of thousands of gangs operate across the United States today. These groups range from street gangs and prison gangs to organized criminal networks.

The former president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, oversaw the consolidation of a hybrid state in which governance and criminality became deeply entwined, transforming the country into a regional hub ...

International fugitive Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Ireland's Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai this week on organized crime charges.

Membership in yakuza gangs hit an all-time low of 18,800 by the end of last year, marking 20 consecutive years of decrease, ...

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Uprisings in three prisons have killed 10 police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime. By Jody García and James ...

Tokyo police have arrested two members of a well-organized and lucrative underground group that “scouts” for sex workers, ...

Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi. Then, suddenly, athletes started dropping out.