Police identify 156 in drug-facilitated sexual assault cases

An international operation led by German and British police has uncovered 156 suspects and victims in cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault. Operation Medusa has led to 57 arrests and 158 safeguarded victims so far.

calendar_today July 2, 2026 schedule 15:12 visibility 2 views

Police identify 156 in drug-facilitated sexual assault cases

Source: DW News

Originally published at

DW News

open_in_new Read Full Article

Crime

Albanian police fire tear gas at 'Flamingo Revolution' rally

Albanians have continued to protest against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. They say the resort threatens the coast's fragile ecosystems, including a flamingo habitat.

DW News 54 minutes ago

Crime

Albanian police fire water cannon as protests against Trump-linked luxury resort continue

The government says the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational for the former communist nation as it seeks to enter the high-end tourism market and pushes for European Union membership.

Euronews 3 hours ago

Crime

New York: Marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building ends in arrest

A couple of Russian daredevils scaled the spire of the Empire State Building on Wednesday where one of them got down on one knee to propose. The couple had earlier unfurled a banner with a message of peace atop the tower. They were later arrested by...

France 24 4 hours ago

Crime

French race to get hold of air conditioning as yet another heatwave looms

Police were called to supermarkets in the Paris area on Thursday as huge crowds descended on discount stores hoping to get hold of affordable air-cooling units before the third heatwave of the year engulfs the French capital this weekend.

France 24 6 hours ago

Crime

Germany news: Coalition agrees package to boost growth

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his coalition has cleared a reform package as pressure grows to deliver growth. Meanwhile, a top court rejects complaints against the criminalization of childlike sex dolls. DW has more.

DW News 8 hours ago

Crime

The US healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse

The effects of the high court ruling that could lead to mass deportations will be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already operate under persistent staffing shortfalls. But it's the long-term health care sector that will suffer the...

NPR News 8 hours ago

Crime

Thailand: Child crashes vehicle into group of monks

An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck belonging to his parents into a group of monks on a pilgrimage, police said. Eight were killed in the incident and 14 more were hospitalized in Mukadhan province.

DW News 8 hours ago

Police identify 156 in drug-facilitated sexual assault cases

Related Articles

Albanian police fire tear gas at 'Flamingo Revolution' rally

Albanian police fire water cannon as protests against Trump-linked luxury resort continue

New York: Marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building ends in arrest

Read More

French race to get hold of air conditioning as yet another heatwave looms

Germany news: Coalition agrees package to boost growth

The US healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse

Thailand: Child crashes vehicle into group of monks