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♦️ICYMI♦️ Human Trafficking and Kidnapping Syndicate Dismantled A multi-disciplinary operation led by the JMPD Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and other law enforcement partners successfully dismantled an inter-provincial human trafficking network operating between Limpopo and Gauteng. Intelligence revealed that the syndicate was trafficking Ethiopian nationals, relocating them across various sites...

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Here is the guy and the two ladies stopping traffic in the middle of the street. You can hear him yelling at the person in the white SUV. You can see the border patrol agents parked across the street in front of the place where they were going to arrest the criminal illegal alien and coming out of their cars. You can then see the two women go right towards the agent who was by his car and stand in front of him obstructing an active operation. It can't be seen in this video but we know from other videos that the guy went across the street to the area where the agents were. The two women and the guy all inserted themselves in an active operation. This is dangerous for officers and for the public. These officers have only a few minutes to get in there, execute the warrant, arrest the illegal alien (who may be armed since he is a criminal) and pull him out into their car. These people are going after these officers with loud whistles, blocking traffic, confronting them. The people out there applauding this behavior, saying that it is citizens' right to do that, or instigating it are putting civilians in danger.

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Nigerian Army

27,763 views • 3 months ago

Maoist Weapons Manufacturing Facility Destroyed; Buried Maoist Materials Destroyed by Gadchiroli Police and CRPF in Maharshtra During an operation based on confidential intelligence, security personnel destroyed various Maoist materials at the site. Maoist insurgency in Gadchiroli district has now been effectively eliminated, and the Maoist movement in the district has almost completely come to an end. In the past, Maoists used various types of weapons and explosive materials to target security forces and carry out acts of sabotage. Taking advantage of the remote forested areas along the interstate border, they manufactured these materials and secretly buried them underground in the forests. These caches were later used during events such as Maoist observance weeks, elections, and other occasions to launch attacks on security forces. Following successful operations conducted on 23 May and 27 May 2026, Gadchiroli Police and the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) once again carried out an effective operation on 27 June 2026, successfully recovering materials that Maoists had buried in the forest. According to the detailed report, Gadchiroli Police received confidential intelligence indicating that Maoists had established a weapons manufacturing site and hidden related materials in the Balbeda forest area along the Maharashtra–Chhattisgarh border. Acting on this information, on 26 June 2026, under the guidance of Superintendent of Police M. Ramesh, six joint teams from the Gadchiroli and Pranhita Special Operations Units, one Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) team, and a CRPF team were deployed to conduct a search operation in the forest. On 27 June 2026, after surrounding the area, the BDDS personnel carried out an intensive search. The operation led to the recovery of the following Maoist materials: One lathe machine weighing approximately 5–6 tonnes 150 Claymore and BGL (Barrel Grenade Launcher) pipes 220 12-bore gun barrels/pipes 20 rifle rods and metal strips Other Maoist-related materials Under the directions of senior officers, all the recovered Maoist materials were destroyed on the spot with the assistance of the personnel involved in the operation. The operation was conducted under the orders and guidance of Superintendent of Police M. Ramesh, and under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations) Karthik Madhira, Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration) Gokul Raj G., and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Operations) Vishal Nagargoje. Personnel from the Gadchiroli and Pranhita Special Operations Units, the Intelligence Cell, the BDDS, and the CRPF successfully carried out the mission. Superintendent of Police M. Ramesh commended all the personnel who participated in the operation for their successful efforts.
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Maoist Weapons Manufacturing Facility Destroyed; Buried Maoist Materials Destroyed by Gadchiroli Police and CRPF in Maharshtra During an operation based on confidential intelligence, security personnel destroyed various Maoist materials at the site. Maoist insurgency in Gadchiroli district has now been effectively eliminated, and the Maoist movement in the district has almost completely come to an end. In the past, Maoists used various types of weapons and explosive materials to target security forces and carry out acts of sabotage. Taking advantage of the remote forested areas along the interstate border, they manufactured these materials and secretly buried them underground in the forests. These caches were later used during events such as Maoist observance weeks, elections, and other occasions to launch attacks on security forces. Following successful operations conducted on 23 May and 27 May 2026, Gadchiroli Police and the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) once again carried out an effective operation on 27 June 2026, successfully recovering materials that Maoists had buried in the forest. According to the detailed report, Gadchiroli Police received confidential intelligence indicating that Maoists had established a weapons manufacturing site and hidden related materials in the Balbeda forest area along the Maharashtra–Chhattisgarh border. Acting on this information, on 26 June 2026, under the guidance of Superintendent of Police M. Ramesh, six joint teams from the Gadchiroli and Pranhita Special Operations Units, one Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) team, and a CRPF team were deployed to conduct a search operation in the forest. On 27 June 2026, after surrounding the area, the BDDS personnel carried out an intensive search. The operation led to the recovery of the following Maoist materials: One lathe machine weighing approximately 5–6 tonnes 150 Claymore and BGL (Barrel Grenade Launcher) pipes 220 12-bore gun barrels/pipes 20 rifle rods and metal strips Other Maoist-related materials Under the directions of senior officers, all the recovered Maoist materials were destroyed on the spot with the assistance of the personnel involved in the operation. The operation was conducted under the orders and guidance of Superintendent of Police M. Ramesh, and under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations) Karthik Madhira, Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration) Gokul Raj G., and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Operations) Vishal Nagargoje. Personnel from the Gadchiroli and Pranhita Special Operations Units, the Intelligence Cell, the BDDS, and the CRPF successfully carried out the mission. Superintendent of Police M. Ramesh commended all the personnel who participated in the operation for their successful efforts.

Aditya Raj Kaul

40,696 views • 1 month ago

TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI REPEL TERRORIST ATTACK ON FORWARD OPERATING BASE MAIRARI The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has once again demonstrated its resilience and combat superiority as troops of CIB XIX at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari successfully repelled a determined night attack by ISWAP terrorists in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. On 1 July 2026, at about 2325 hours, the terrorists launched an attack on the base. The troops responded with exceptional gallantry, engaging the attackers in a fierce firefight and forcing them to withdraw in confusion after inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists and destroying their equipment. Items recovered include AK 47 rifles, magazines loaded with ammunition, Rocket Propelled Gun tubes among others. Surveillance footage further confirmed the evacuation of several dead and wounded terrorists from the battlefield. It would be recalled that Mairari community had only recently been resettled, with over 950 households returning to the area. The attack was also a desperate attempt by the terrorists to instill fear among the residents and disrupt the ongoing resettlement process. However, their objective was thwarted, as no civilian casualties were recorded in the community during the attack. Regrettably, two soldiers and one member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) paid the supreme price during the intense encounter. Additionally, few equipments were damaged by Rocket Propelled Gun fire during the encounter. The Theatre Command mourns these gallant heroes and extends its heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones. In a related development, a reinforcement team from Monguno successfully detected and safely detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) emplaced along the route before engaging the fleeing terrorists. The swift intervention further disrupted the insurgents’ withdrawal and inflicted additional casualties on them. The successful repulsion of the attack underscores the high level of operational readiness, resilience, and combat effectiveness of troops of Operation HADIN KAI. Despite the terrorists’ desperate attempt to overrun the location, the troops maintained full control of the base and continue to dominate the operational environment through sustained offensive operations. The Theatre Command commends the courage, resilience, and fighting spirit of the troops for successfully defeating the terrorists and denying them any operational success. Operation HADIN KAI remains steadfast in its commitment to defeating terrorism and restoring lasting peace, security, and stability across the North East. MOHAMMED GONI Captain Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI MAIDUGURI 2 July, 2026
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TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI REPEL TERRORIST ATTACK ON FORWARD OPERATING BASE MAIRARI The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has once again demonstrated its resilience and combat superiority as troops of CIB XIX at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari successfully repelled a determined night attack by ISWAP terrorists in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. On 1 July 2026, at about 2325 hours, the terrorists launched an attack on the base. The troops responded with exceptional gallantry, engaging the attackers in a fierce firefight and forcing them to withdraw in confusion after inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists and destroying their equipment. Items recovered include AK 47 rifles, magazines loaded with ammunition, Rocket Propelled Gun tubes among others. Surveillance footage further confirmed the evacuation of several dead and wounded terrorists from the battlefield. It would be recalled that Mairari community had only recently been resettled, with over 950 households returning to the area. The attack was also a desperate attempt by the terrorists to instill fear among the residents and disrupt the ongoing resettlement process. However, their objective was thwarted, as no civilian casualties were recorded in the community during the attack. Regrettably, two soldiers and one member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) paid the supreme price during the intense encounter. Additionally, few equipments were damaged by Rocket Propelled Gun fire during the encounter. The Theatre Command mourns these gallant heroes and extends its heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones. In a related development, a reinforcement team from Monguno successfully detected and safely detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) emplaced along the route before engaging the fleeing terrorists. The swift intervention further disrupted the insurgents’ withdrawal and inflicted additional casualties on them. The successful repulsion of the attack underscores the high level of operational readiness, resilience, and combat effectiveness of troops of Operation HADIN KAI. Despite the terrorists’ desperate attempt to overrun the location, the troops maintained full control of the base and continue to dominate the operational environment through sustained offensive operations. The Theatre Command commends the courage, resilience, and fighting spirit of the troops for successfully defeating the terrorists and denying them any operational success. Operation HADIN KAI remains steadfast in its commitment to defeating terrorism and restoring lasting peace, security, and stability across the North East. MOHAMMED GONI Captain Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI MAIDUGURI 2 July, 2026

Nigerian Army

39,071 views • 1 month ago

REPORT: ELECTION RIGGING On Saturday 25 May 2024 it was reported by the MK Party members on the ground that a truck was seen entering Moumalanga Township in Hammersdale unit 3 near Kwamagaba , the MK members kept an observation and noticed that the truck was carrying voting material which included ballot boxes , scanners and other sensitive material , these ballot boxes were estimated to about 400 boxed unit voting ballot papers and scanners The same was reported to the Provincial office of Umkhonto Wesizwe , A media hipe was activated which resulted from Mr Vincent Mdunge and Prof Mkhize to attend The following observations were made , members were angry and volatile and demanded that the three women and a truck driver be arrested immediately, senior commissioned officers from the SAPS General Sokhela and Brig Msimango were present at the crime scene , a sworn statement was obtained from the member of the MK Party who witnessed the incident and a case docket was opened at Mpumalanga SAPS The alleged stolen ballot papers were confiscated by the SAPS and loaded back on a truck which was later escorted to the IEC warehouse under the custody of the SAPS This emanated from the fact that ballot papers and scanners were a bit too many and that the local police station did not have proper storage facilities . All the material was escorted by the SAPS under lock and key The three women and the driver were questioned by the SAPS and statements were obtained from them to account for being found in possession of voting material All exhibits were entered into the SAP 13 Register and no arrests were made in the view that the SAPS had about 48 hours to investigate On Sunday 26 -05 -2024 around 01-00 another report of voting material was reported on a funeral pallor in Rd 1 Chesterville The SAPS was also dispatched and sealed boxes of directions were seized , one person was taken in for questioning by the police The IEC material was seized by the police It is concerning that too many reports of election rigging are prevalent this time. It is reported also that the situation was so voletile that it potentially would have led the police to resorting to force multipliers No further reports are known END
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REPORT: ELECTION RIGGING On Saturday 25 May 2024 it was reported by the MK Party members on the ground that a truck was seen entering Moumalanga Township in Hammersdale unit 3 near Kwamagaba , the MK members kept an observation and noticed that the truck was carrying voting material which included ballot boxes , scanners and other sensitive material , these ballot boxes were estimated to about 400 boxed unit voting ballot papers and scanners The same was reported to the Provincial office of Umkhonto Wesizwe , A media hipe was activated which resulted from Mr Vincent Mdunge and Prof Mkhize to attend The following observations were made , members were angry and volatile and demanded that the three women and a truck driver be arrested immediately, senior commissioned officers from the SAPS General Sokhela and Brig Msimango were present at the crime scene , a sworn statement was obtained from the member of the MK Party who witnessed the incident and a case docket was opened at Mpumalanga SAPS The alleged stolen ballot papers were confiscated by the SAPS and loaded back on a truck which was later escorted to the IEC warehouse under the custody of the SAPS This emanated from the fact that ballot papers and scanners were a bit too many and that the local police station did not have proper storage facilities . All the material was escorted by the SAPS under lock and key The three women and the driver were questioned by the SAPS and statements were obtained from them to account for being found in possession of voting material All exhibits were entered into the SAP 13 Register and no arrests were made in the view that the SAPS had about 48 hours to investigate On Sunday 26 -05 -2024 around 01-00 another report of voting material was reported on a funeral pallor in Rd 1 Chesterville The SAPS was also dispatched and sealed boxes of directions were seized , one person was taken in for questioning by the police The IEC material was seized by the police It is concerning that too many reports of election rigging are prevalent this time. It is reported also that the situation was so voletile that it potentially would have led the police to resorting to force multipliers No further reports are known END

The Instigator

358,743 views • 2 years ago

🚨I DIDNT WANT to do it BUT I have too. You didn’t see this yet. The narrative that “he was just filming and the officers got angry” is false. The narrative that he was only trying to protect two women is also false. He, along with others, was actively interfering with a legitimate law-enforcement operation. That is why officers moved them off the street. That does not mean he deserved to die. When officers attempted to detain him, he resisted arrest. That does not mean he deserved to die. He was armed and chose to insert himself into an active enforcement operation while resisting arrest. That does not mean he deserved to die. An agent called out the presence of a firearm. During the attempt to secure it, the weapon discharged before the agent could declare the scene clear. Other officers, hearing a gun call and a gunshot while a suspect was resisting arrest, reacted according to their training. From their perspective, they were confronting an armed individual resisting arrest. That is why, immediately after the shooting, one officer urgently asked where the firearm was. He believed he had just engaged an armed suspect, because that is precisely the situation as it appeared in real time. He did not deserve to die. However, his actions, his decisions, and his criminal interference were contributing factors, alongside serious failures by the officers involved. I believe the shooting was unnecessary. I believe there were many alternative ways the situation could have been handled. I do not believe the officers were truly under lethal threat. Recklessness on all sides resulted in a man losing his life. Approximately 23 percent of ICE activity occurs in Texas, yet we do not see these outcomes there. Minnesota accounts for roughly 2 percent of ICE operations, yet has seen multiple shootings involving American citizens. The difference is organized resistance. Blue states have coordinated efforts designed to insert civilians into active ICE operations to interfere intentionally and directly. Interfering with law-enforcement operations is illegal, and it is dangerous. This is how people get killed. Resisting arrest is illegal, and it is dangerous. This is how people get killed. Within the Second Amendment community, there is a common saying: “I would rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.” It refers to choosing survival over moral victory. That same principle applies to interactions with law enforcement. Would you rather be right, or would you rather be alive? Make smart decisions when dealing with law enforcement. Survive the encounter. Then take the fight to court. Use every lawful platform available to expose misconduct. Name departments, supervisors, and officers. Demand accountability through evidence and process. But interfering with an active operation, resisting arrest, and doing so while armed creates a predictable and deadly outcome. Was it legal for him to be armed? Yes. Should citizens carry lawfully? Yes. Is it profoundly reckless to interfere with law enforcement and resist arrest while armed? Absolutely. When we carry firearms, we accept greater responsibility. That responsibility was neglected here. It is possible to support immigration enforcement while condemning reckless policing. It is possible to criticize law enforcement while also acknowledging the dangerous behavior of civilians. It is possible to recognize complexity, rapid escalation, human error, and shared responsibility in a fast-moving situation. He did not have to die. Liberty only survives when it operates within order. Nothing about this situation was orderly. When order collapses, lives are lost. He did not have to die.
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🚨I DIDNT WANT to do it BUT I have too. You didn’t see this yet. The narrative that “he was just filming and the officers got angry” is false. The narrative that he was only trying to protect two women is also false. He, along with others, was actively interfering with a legitimate law-enforcement operation. That is why officers moved them off the street. That does not mean he deserved to die. When officers attempted to detain him, he resisted arrest. That does not mean he deserved to die. He was armed and chose to insert himself into an active enforcement operation while resisting arrest. That does not mean he deserved to die. An agent called out the presence of a firearm. During the attempt to secure it, the weapon discharged before the agent could declare the scene clear. Other officers, hearing a gun call and a gunshot while a suspect was resisting arrest, reacted according to their training. From their perspective, they were confronting an armed individual resisting arrest. That is why, immediately after the shooting, one officer urgently asked where the firearm was. He believed he had just engaged an armed suspect, because that is precisely the situation as it appeared in real time. He did not deserve to die. However, his actions, his decisions, and his criminal interference were contributing factors, alongside serious failures by the officers involved. I believe the shooting was unnecessary. I believe there were many alternative ways the situation could have been handled. I do not believe the officers were truly under lethal threat. Recklessness on all sides resulted in a man losing his life. Approximately 23 percent of ICE activity occurs in Texas, yet we do not see these outcomes there. Minnesota accounts for roughly 2 percent of ICE operations, yet has seen multiple shootings involving American citizens. The difference is organized resistance. Blue states have coordinated efforts designed to insert civilians into active ICE operations to interfere intentionally and directly. Interfering with law-enforcement operations is illegal, and it is dangerous. This is how people get killed. Resisting arrest is illegal, and it is dangerous. This is how people get killed. Within the Second Amendment community, there is a common saying: “I would rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.” It refers to choosing survival over moral victory. That same principle applies to interactions with law enforcement. Would you rather be right, or would you rather be alive? Make smart decisions when dealing with law enforcement. Survive the encounter. Then take the fight to court. Use every lawful platform available to expose misconduct. Name departments, supervisors, and officers. Demand accountability through evidence and process. But interfering with an active operation, resisting arrest, and doing so while armed creates a predictable and deadly outcome. Was it legal for him to be armed? Yes. Should citizens carry lawfully? Yes. Is it profoundly reckless to interfere with law enforcement and resist arrest while armed? Absolutely. When we carry firearms, we accept greater responsibility. That responsibility was neglected here. It is possible to support immigration enforcement while condemning reckless policing. It is possible to criticize law enforcement while also acknowledging the dangerous behavior of civilians. It is possible to recognize complexity, rapid escalation, human error, and shared responsibility in a fast-moving situation. He did not have to die. Liberty only survives when it operates within order. Nothing about this situation was orderly. When order collapses, lives are lost. He did not have to die.

A Gene Robinson

716,520 views • 6 months ago

Exposing Fraud and Crime in the Migrant Crisis: What I Found and the Retaliation That Followed : Exclusive During my investigation into the migrant crisis, a staff member at a taxpayer-funded shelter came forward with allegations of widespread fraud, including no-show jobs, empty rooms being billed, and expenses unrelated to migrant services. According to sources, the no-show positions alone were costing taxpayers millions of dollars per month, amounting to tens of millions annually. I believe this represented only a small portion of a much larger problem tied to migrant contracts. The migrant program has cost taxpayers more than $7 billion, nearly 20 times more per migrant than Chicago. I immediately brought this information to someone close to government and requested to speak with a senior City Hall official. That person told me they were already aware of the misconduct and stated, “everybody does this.” After that conversation, the same individual attempted to give me access to information and opportunities that no other journalists had. At the same time, I was discouraged from reporting on the alleged scams and urged to move on from the story. Despite that pressure, I continued my reporting and ultimately published the findings they had wanted buried. As my reporting expanded, I began focusing on alleged organized criminal activity operating out of some taxpayer-funded migrant hotels. Multiple sources alleged these locations were being exploited as hubs for serious crimes, including child exploitation, illegal gun sales, drug trafficking, and other illicit activity. Some shelter rules appeared structured in ways that limited law enforcement involvement or meaningful oversight, allowing criminal enterprises to continue operating unchecked. It often felt as though one arm of the system was undermining the other—despite both operating under the same authority. After I published the reporting on fraud and criminal activity, the response from some at City Hall shifted sharply. Messages went unanswered. Calls were ignored. Requests for information were met with silence. My primary contacts and sources within City Hall cut me off completely after the stories were released. Some people I approached for questions and information no longer responded—no more information was coming in. At the same time, certain individuals outside of City Hall warned me that I was “messing with other people’s money,” suggesting that financial interests and external actors were attempting to intimidate me and influence how the story was handled. Months later, the consequences escalated further. I was informed that a police officer had been approaching other officers on the street, warning them not to speak with me and falsely claiming that I get officers in trouble, and could not be trusted. The apparent goal was to isolate me, intimidate sources, and disrupt the flow of information. Importantly, I do not believe this misconduct was limited to one political party. Based on what I encountered, I believe individuals aligned with both Democrats and some Republicans had involvement in, or benefited from, aspects of the migrant crisis and the contracts surrounding it. The issue appeared less about politics and more about money, access, and the absence of accountability. Reporting on these issues came with professional consequences: access was restricted, sources were chilled, and retaliation followed publication rather than preceding it. The experience underscores the risks journalists face when investigating misconduct tied to government-run programs and taxpayer-funded contracts—particularly when those investigations intersect with powerful financial interests, organized criminal activity, and institutional resistance to oversight. By Leeroy Johnson
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Exposing Fraud and Crime in the Migrant Crisis: What I Found and the Retaliation That Followed : Exclusive During my investigation into the migrant crisis, a staff member at a taxpayer-funded shelter came forward with allegations of widespread fraud, including no-show jobs, empty rooms being billed, and expenses unrelated to migrant services. According to sources, the no-show positions alone were costing taxpayers millions of dollars per month, amounting to tens of millions annually. I believe this represented only a small portion of a much larger problem tied to migrant contracts. The migrant program has cost taxpayers more than $7 billion, nearly 20 times more per migrant than Chicago. I immediately brought this information to someone close to government and requested to speak with a senior City Hall official. That person told me they were already aware of the misconduct and stated, “everybody does this.” After that conversation, the same individual attempted to give me access to information and opportunities that no other journalists had. At the same time, I was discouraged from reporting on the alleged scams and urged to move on from the story. Despite that pressure, I continued my reporting and ultimately published the findings they had wanted buried. As my reporting expanded, I began focusing on alleged organized criminal activity operating out of some taxpayer-funded migrant hotels. Multiple sources alleged these locations were being exploited as hubs for serious crimes, including child exploitation, illegal gun sales, drug trafficking, and other illicit activity. Some shelter rules appeared structured in ways that limited law enforcement involvement or meaningful oversight, allowing criminal enterprises to continue operating unchecked. It often felt as though one arm of the system was undermining the other—despite both operating under the same authority. After I published the reporting on fraud and criminal activity, the response from some at City Hall shifted sharply. Messages went unanswered. Calls were ignored. Requests for information were met with silence. My primary contacts and sources within City Hall cut me off completely after the stories were released. Some people I approached for questions and information no longer responded—no more information was coming in. At the same time, certain individuals outside of City Hall warned me that I was “messing with other people’s money,” suggesting that financial interests and external actors were attempting to intimidate me and influence how the story was handled. Months later, the consequences escalated further. I was informed that a police officer had been approaching other officers on the street, warning them not to speak with me and falsely claiming that I get officers in trouble, and could not be trusted. The apparent goal was to isolate me, intimidate sources, and disrupt the flow of information. Importantly, I do not believe this misconduct was limited to one political party. Based on what I encountered, I believe individuals aligned with both Democrats and some Republicans had involvement in, or benefited from, aspects of the migrant crisis and the contracts surrounding it. The issue appeared less about politics and more about money, access, and the absence of accountability. Reporting on these issues came with professional consequences: access was restricted, sources were chilled, and retaliation followed publication rather than preceding it. The experience underscores the risks journalists face when investigating misconduct tied to government-run programs and taxpayer-funded contracts—particularly when those investigations intersect with powerful financial interests, organized criminal activity, and institutional resistance to oversight. By Leeroy Johnson

Viral News NYC

175,806 views • 7 months ago

Trump’s Long Game to Topple the Iranian Regime Trump’s strike on Iran was not a random move. It was the final piece of a larger strategy that has been unfolding since he returned to office. Most people look at the February 28th strikes on Iran’s military targets and assume it was simply about protecting Israel or stopping an immediate threat. That is only the last scene. The groundwork had been laid for over a year. From the start of 2025, the administration moved on multiple fronts. Early 2025 focused on China. New tariffs and aggressive efforts to bring manufacturing back to the United States were framed as economic policy, but they also squeezed Beijing’s ability to fund partners and expand its military reach. Reduce the cash flow and you weaken the network. Throughout 2025, Russia remained locked in Ukraine. The United States kept support flowing while pressing Europe to shoulder more of the burden. The result was strategic containment. Moscow stayed preoccupied in its own region, limiting its ability to meaningfully back Iran or Venezuela if tensions escalated elsewhere. By mid-2025, the strategy escalated with Operation Midnight Hammer. During the intense Twelve-Day War between Israel and Iran in June, U.S. forces launched precision strikes using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles against Iran’s primary nuclear enrichment facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The operation delivered a devastating blow to Iran’s nuclear program with Massive Ordnance Penetrators, significantly setting back Tehran’s ambitions while remaining narrowly tailored to avoid full-scale war. Late 2025 brought a targeted operation inside Iran. US forces struck senior Quds Force figures and disrupted coordination hubs tied to partners in Latin America and the Middle East. Weapons pipelines were slowed. It was a demonstration of reach and precision without triggering a full scale war. A shaping move. On January 3, 2026, US forces captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. This dismantled a sanctions evasion channel that helped Iran move oil revenue. It also disrupted Iranian and Hezbollah networks operating out of Venezuela. The signal was blunt. Geographic distance would not guarantee safety. By February 28th, the stage was set. The strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and key military sites followed. Iran’s Supreme Leader and several senior commanders were killed. The stated objective was not occupation, but degradation. Set back the nuclear program, weaken proxy confidence, and deter a broader regional arms race. Now we are seeing rapid reactions from activist groups linked to Neville Singham. Singham, an American businessman living in Shanghai, has been associated with funding organizations such as The People’s Forum and Code Pink. After prior US actions involving Iran and Venezuela, these groups mobilized quickly with coordinated statements and protests. Trump’s moves were cutting off key money routes and strategic partnerships that help China. Venezuela and Iran were important pieces in Beijing’s bigger global plan for cash, influence, and power. Whenever the U.S. took action, the 2025 Iran hit, grabbing Maduro, or the large strikes in Iran, these well-funded organizations quickly organized protests, statements, and rallies as pushback. When you connect the dots, it becomes super clear: The tariffs on China, the ongoing support for Ukraine, the targeted ops inside Iran in 2025, capturing Maduro in Venezuela, and the strikes that occurred today, these weren’t random or separate moves at all. They were all connected steps in one smart, long-term plan. The goal was simple: break up this loose group of countries working together before they could team up tighter and become a real, lasting challenge to America’s power in the world.
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Trump’s Long Game to Topple the Iranian Regime Trump’s strike on Iran was not a random move. It was the final piece of a larger strategy that has been unfolding since he returned to office. Most people look at the February 28th strikes on Iran’s military targets and assume it was simply about protecting Israel or stopping an immediate threat. That is only the last scene. The groundwork had been laid for over a year. From the start of 2025, the administration moved on multiple fronts. Early 2025 focused on China. New tariffs and aggressive efforts to bring manufacturing back to the United States were framed as economic policy, but they also squeezed Beijing’s ability to fund partners and expand its military reach. Reduce the cash flow and you weaken the network. Throughout 2025, Russia remained locked in Ukraine. The United States kept support flowing while pressing Europe to shoulder more of the burden. The result was strategic containment. Moscow stayed preoccupied in its own region, limiting its ability to meaningfully back Iran or Venezuela if tensions escalated elsewhere. By mid-2025, the strategy escalated with Operation Midnight Hammer. During the intense Twelve-Day War between Israel and Iran in June, U.S. forces launched precision strikes using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles against Iran’s primary nuclear enrichment facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The operation delivered a devastating blow to Iran’s nuclear program with Massive Ordnance Penetrators, significantly setting back Tehran’s ambitions while remaining narrowly tailored to avoid full-scale war. Late 2025 brought a targeted operation inside Iran. US forces struck senior Quds Force figures and disrupted coordination hubs tied to partners in Latin America and the Middle East. Weapons pipelines were slowed. It was a demonstration of reach and precision without triggering a full scale war. A shaping move. On January 3, 2026, US forces captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. This dismantled a sanctions evasion channel that helped Iran move oil revenue. It also disrupted Iranian and Hezbollah networks operating out of Venezuela. The signal was blunt. Geographic distance would not guarantee safety. By February 28th, the stage was set. The strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and key military sites followed. Iran’s Supreme Leader and several senior commanders were killed. The stated objective was not occupation, but degradation. Set back the nuclear program, weaken proxy confidence, and deter a broader regional arms race. Now we are seeing rapid reactions from activist groups linked to Neville Singham. Singham, an American businessman living in Shanghai, has been associated with funding organizations such as The People’s Forum and Code Pink. After prior US actions involving Iran and Venezuela, these groups mobilized quickly with coordinated statements and protests. Trump’s moves were cutting off key money routes and strategic partnerships that help China. Venezuela and Iran were important pieces in Beijing’s bigger global plan for cash, influence, and power. Whenever the U.S. took action, the 2025 Iran hit, grabbing Maduro, or the large strikes in Iran, these well-funded organizations quickly organized protests, statements, and rallies as pushback. When you connect the dots, it becomes super clear: The tariffs on China, the ongoing support for Ukraine, the targeted ops inside Iran in 2025, capturing Maduro in Venezuela, and the strikes that occurred today, these weren’t random or separate moves at all. They were all connected steps in one smart, long-term plan. The goal was simple: break up this loose group of countries working together before they could team up tighter and become a real, lasting challenge to America’s power in the world.

Jammles

123,677 views • 5 months ago

Facial reconstruction of a 2,900-year-old elite from Hasanlu, Iran The people of Iron Age Hasanlu were genetically a mixture of Zagrosians, Upper Mesopotamians, and Proto-Armenics. Hasanlu is an archaeological site of an ancient city located in northwest Iran, in the province of West Azerbaijan, just south of Lake Urmia. The settlement was likely associated with the Mannaeans, a Hurro-Urartian people with a possible Indo-European substrate related to the Armenic branch. The site is most famous for its catastrophic destruction. At the end of the 9th century BC, Hasanlu was violently sacked and burned, preserving a single moment in time, much like Pompeii. Buildings, artifacts, and even human remains were sealed beneath layers of ash and collapsed debris. The attackers were most likely the Urartians. Excavations uncovered the remains of more than 285 people, many of them slain in battle or executed afterward. Several bodies showed signs of mutilation, while the positioning of others revealed desperate attempts to escape. Among the thousands of objects discovered in situ were weapons, ornaments, and household items, all abandoned in the chaos. This destruction layer, known as Hasanlu IVb, stands as one of the most important archaeological contexts of the early Iron Age Near East. Following the devastation, the city’s High Mound was repurposed as the site of a Urartian fortress. The man was laid on his back beneath a hypogeum wall, head west, facing south with flexed legs. He had Rich grave goods - bronze and iron weapons, an iron armlet, jewelry, a decorated bronze belt, and ceramic vessels, indicating a high-status individual. The style of his belt and ornaments links his material culture to the South Caucasus and early Urartian cultural sphere, showing close artistic and technological connections between these regions around 900–850 BCE. Reconstruction commissioned by 𒁍𒊑 𒋗𒊑𒌍 Buri Šoreš 𓄂❤️☀️💚
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Facial reconstruction of a 2,900-year-old elite from Hasanlu, Iran The people of Iron Age Hasanlu were genetically a mixture of Zagrosians, Upper Mesopotamians, and Proto-Armenics. Hasanlu is an archaeological site of an ancient city located in northwest Iran, in the province of West Azerbaijan, just south of Lake Urmia. The settlement was likely associated with the Mannaeans, a Hurro-Urartian people with a possible Indo-European substrate related to the Armenic branch. The site is most famous for its catastrophic destruction. At the end of the 9th century BC, Hasanlu was violently sacked and burned, preserving a single moment in time, much like Pompeii. Buildings, artifacts, and even human remains were sealed beneath layers of ash and collapsed debris. The attackers were most likely the Urartians. Excavations uncovered the remains of more than 285 people, many of them slain in battle or executed afterward. Several bodies showed signs of mutilation, while the positioning of others revealed desperate attempts to escape. Among the thousands of objects discovered in situ were weapons, ornaments, and household items, all abandoned in the chaos. This destruction layer, known as Hasanlu IVb, stands as one of the most important archaeological contexts of the early Iron Age Near East. Following the devastation, the city’s High Mound was repurposed as the site of a Urartian fortress. The man was laid on his back beneath a hypogeum wall, head west, facing south with flexed legs. He had Rich grave goods - bronze and iron weapons, an iron armlet, jewelry, a decorated bronze belt, and ceramic vessels, indicating a high-status individual. The style of his belt and ornaments links his material culture to the South Caucasus and early Urartian cultural sphere, showing close artistic and technological connections between these regions around 900–850 BCE. Reconstruction commissioned by 𒁍𒊑 𒋗𒊑𒌍 Buri Šoreš 𓄂❤️☀️💚

Ancestral Whispers

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🚨“THEY USED THE KIDS”: Inside NYC’s Migrant Underground — Theft Rings, Fake Families, Forced Labor & Trafficking Allegations By Leeroy Johnson Behind the chaos of New York City’s migrant crisis lies a disturbing truth — migrant children are being exploited, and almost no one wants to talk about it. Through video footage I captured, interviews with hotel and shelter staff, and tips from law enforcement sources, a pattern of manipulation, abuse, and trafficking has emerged. And yet, many continue to look the other way. 🔴 Toddlers Involved in Shoplifting Rings I personally filmed NYPD officers arresting migrant shoplifting crews who used children — some as young as three years old — to help carry out the thefts. These kids were used to conceal stolen goods or distract store workers. 🔴 Minors Used in Pickpocket Crews In crowded public areas, migrant children have been observed working alongside adult pickpockets. Some children were actively removing items from people’s bags and pockets — others were used as distractions or lookouts. 🔴 Children “Rented Out” for Begging — With Reports of Abuse Staff from multiple shelters reported that some migrant children were passed between adults to beg on the streets or go door-to-door asking for money. One troubling case at the Roosevelt Hotel involved a child who was reportedly harmed after being entrusted to an adult acquaintance. Staff members expressed concern about the lack of oversight and accountability. 🔴 “Recycling” Children to Gain Shelter Access According to hotel staff, some adults falsely claimed unrelated children as their own to repeatedly qualify for free rooms. This tactic — known among insiders as “recycling” kids — was reportedly common and in some cases overlooked by staff. 🔴 Underage Migrants Used in Gang Violence NYPD sources told me that older gang members were using underage migrants to commit robberies, slashings, and assaults — exploiting the fact that minors face reduced legal consequences. These youth were being used to carry out violent acts for adult gang members. 🔴 Forced Labor Involving Very Young Children Credible reports indicate that migrant children as young as 3 to 6 years old were seen working in parts of NYC — helping adults with street vending, deliveries, and other labor. Some sources described this as a form of modern-day exploitation. 🔴 Allegations of Inappropriate Recordings Involving Minors Hotel staff shared disturbing allegations that some underage boys had brought younger girls — also believed to be minors — into hotel rooms. Staff feared that exploitative material was being recorded, but say it was never properly investigated. 🔴 Claims of Underage Human Trafficking Inside Hotels Perhaps the most serious claim: multiple hotel staff members alleged underage human trafficking was happening within hotel shelters. They described seeing minors being moved in and out by adults who appeared to have no legitimate guardianship — and said they reported these patterns but were ignored. ❗ For some reason, no one wants to talk about these issues involving migrant children — not even open-border activists, who have stayed silent about the harm these kids are facing. Some city officials still refuse to acknowledge that children have been hurt during this crisis — despite the growing evidence from those on the ground. This story is based on real footage, firsthand accounts, and trusted insider sources. It is not speculation . For licensing email viralnewsnyc@gmail.com
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🚨“THEY USED THE KIDS”: Inside NYC’s Migrant Underground — Theft Rings, Fake Families, Forced Labor & Trafficking Allegations By Leeroy Johnson Behind the chaos of New York City’s migrant crisis lies a disturbing truth — migrant children are being exploited, and almost no one wants to talk about it. Through video footage I captured, interviews with hotel and shelter staff, and tips from law enforcement sources, a pattern of manipulation, abuse, and trafficking has emerged. And yet, many continue to look the other way. 🔴 Toddlers Involved in Shoplifting Rings I personally filmed NYPD officers arresting migrant shoplifting crews who used children — some as young as three years old — to help carry out the thefts. These kids were used to conceal stolen goods or distract store workers. 🔴 Minors Used in Pickpocket Crews In crowded public areas, migrant children have been observed working alongside adult pickpockets. Some children were actively removing items from people’s bags and pockets — others were used as distractions or lookouts. 🔴 Children “Rented Out” for Begging — With Reports of Abuse Staff from multiple shelters reported that some migrant children were passed between adults to beg on the streets or go door-to-door asking for money. One troubling case at the Roosevelt Hotel involved a child who was reportedly harmed after being entrusted to an adult acquaintance. Staff members expressed concern about the lack of oversight and accountability. 🔴 “Recycling” Children to Gain Shelter Access According to hotel staff, some adults falsely claimed unrelated children as their own to repeatedly qualify for free rooms. This tactic — known among insiders as “recycling” kids — was reportedly common and in some cases overlooked by staff. 🔴 Underage Migrants Used in Gang Violence NYPD sources told me that older gang members were using underage migrants to commit robberies, slashings, and assaults — exploiting the fact that minors face reduced legal consequences. These youth were being used to carry out violent acts for adult gang members. 🔴 Forced Labor Involving Very Young Children Credible reports indicate that migrant children as young as 3 to 6 years old were seen working in parts of NYC — helping adults with street vending, deliveries, and other labor. Some sources described this as a form of modern-day exploitation. 🔴 Allegations of Inappropriate Recordings Involving Minors Hotel staff shared disturbing allegations that some underage boys had brought younger girls — also believed to be minors — into hotel rooms. Staff feared that exploitative material was being recorded, but say it was never properly investigated. 🔴 Claims of Underage Human Trafficking Inside Hotels Perhaps the most serious claim: multiple hotel staff members alleged underage human trafficking was happening within hotel shelters. They described seeing minors being moved in and out by adults who appeared to have no legitimate guardianship — and said they reported these patterns but were ignored. ❗ For some reason, no one wants to talk about these issues involving migrant children — not even open-border activists, who have stayed silent about the harm these kids are facing. Some city officials still refuse to acknowledge that children have been hurt during this crisis — despite the growing evidence from those on the ground. This story is based on real footage, firsthand accounts, and trusted insider sources. It is not speculation . For licensing email [email protected]

Viral News NYC

233,626 views • 1 year ago

🚨 Manchester Synagogue Attack - What We Know So Far This morning, October 2, 2025, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and emergency services responded to a suspected terror attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, during Yom Kippur – the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Timeline of Events 9:31am – Police were called after reports of a car being deliberately driven at members of the public and a man stabbed outside the synagogue. 9:37am – GMP declared PLATO (the UK’s national protocol for a marauding terrorist attack) and a major incident. 9:38am – Firearms officers shot a man believed to be the attacker. His condition was initially unknown; later statements suggest he may be deceased. 9:41am – Paramedics arrived to treat victims. Victims Four people injured by a combination of vehicle impact and stab wounds. Victims are being treated by emergency services – conditions not yet fully released. Suspect Believed to have attacked a security guard with a knife before attempting to run people down with a vehicle. Eyewitness video suggests he may have claimed to have an explosive device and was seen “pressing a button” before being shot. Bomb disposal units were deployed to the scene. Security Response Armed CTSFO officers and tactical police swarmed the area. A bomb disposal lorry and fire crews were deployed. Police helicopters monitored overhead. Security has been stepped up at all synagogues in Greater Manchester. Official Statements Mayor Andy Burnham: Believes the offender is deceased, the incident is contained, but investigations continue. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the Manchester synagogue attack, stressing the horror of it taking place on Yom Kippur and announcing that he is chairing a COBRA emergency meeting. But the reality is this: since Starmer took office, he has presided over a wave of unchecked violence targeting Jews, Christians, and other non-Muslims across Britain. Far from protecting his people, his government has enabled and excused Islamist and left-wing extremism, effectively surrendering the country to those who seek to terrorize and silence it. Manchester Reform Synagogue: Cancelled all Yom Kippur services “for security reasons.” Community Impact Congregants were still inside the synagogue during the attack. Shock and fear reported among local Jewish families. Heightened security presence citywide.
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🚨 Manchester Synagogue Attack - What We Know So Far This morning, October 2, 2025, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and emergency services responded to a suspected terror attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, during Yom Kippur – the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Timeline of Events 9:31am – Police were called after reports of a car being deliberately driven at members of the public and a man stabbed outside the synagogue. 9:37am – GMP declared PLATO (the UK’s national protocol for a marauding terrorist attack) and a major incident. 9:38am – Firearms officers shot a man believed to be the attacker. His condition was initially unknown; later statements suggest he may be deceased. 9:41am – Paramedics arrived to treat victims. Victims Four people injured by a combination of vehicle impact and stab wounds. Victims are being treated by emergency services – conditions not yet fully released. Suspect Believed to have attacked a security guard with a knife before attempting to run people down with a vehicle. Eyewitness video suggests he may have claimed to have an explosive device and was seen “pressing a button” before being shot. Bomb disposal units were deployed to the scene. Security Response Armed CTSFO officers and tactical police swarmed the area. A bomb disposal lorry and fire crews were deployed. Police helicopters monitored overhead. Security has been stepped up at all synagogues in Greater Manchester. Official Statements Mayor Andy Burnham: Believes the offender is deceased, the incident is contained, but investigations continue. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the Manchester synagogue attack, stressing the horror of it taking place on Yom Kippur and announcing that he is chairing a COBRA emergency meeting. But the reality is this: since Starmer took office, he has presided over a wave of unchecked violence targeting Jews, Christians, and other non-Muslims across Britain. Far from protecting his people, his government has enabled and excused Islamist and left-wing extremism, effectively surrendering the country to those who seek to terrorize and silence it. Manchester Reform Synagogue: Cancelled all Yom Kippur services “for security reasons.” Community Impact Congregants were still inside the synagogue during the attack. Shock and fear reported among local Jewish families. Heightened security presence citywide.

Amy Mek

67,853 views • 10 months ago

Facial reconstructions of the Hasanlu Lovers The people of Iron Age Hasanlu were genetically a mixture of Zagrosians, Upper Mesopotamians, and Proto-Armenics. Hasanlu is an archaeological site of an ancient city located in northwest Iran, in the province of West Azerbaijan, just south of Lake Urmia. The settlement was likely associated with the Mannaeans, a Hurro-Urartian people with a possible Indo-European substrate related to the Armenic branch. The site is most famous for its catastrophic destruction. At the end of the 9th century BC, Hasanlu was violently sacked and burned, preserving a single moment in time, much like Pompeii. Buildings, artifacts, and even human remains were sealed beneath layers of ash and collapsed debris. The attackers were most likely the Urartians. Excavations uncovered the remains of more than 285 people, many of them slain in battle or executed afterward. Several bodies showed signs of mutilation, while the positioning of others revealed desperate attempts to escape. Among the thousands of objects discovered in situ were weapons, ornaments, and household items, all abandoned in the chaos. This destruction layer, known as Hasanlu IVb, stands as one of the most important archaeological contexts of the early Iron Age Near East. Following the devastation, the city’s High Mound was repurposed as the site of a Urartian fortress. One of the most poignant discoveries is the burial of two individuals known as the “Hasanlu Lovers.” The two men - one around 20 years old, the other about 32 - died side by side in a collapsed structure. Both perished of asphyxiation as the building filled with smoke and ash during the conflagration. They were found lying close together, their arms entwined and their faces turned toward one another in their final moments.
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Facial reconstructions of the Hasanlu Lovers The people of Iron Age Hasanlu were genetically a mixture of Zagrosians, Upper Mesopotamians, and Proto-Armenics. Hasanlu is an archaeological site of an ancient city located in northwest Iran, in the province of West Azerbaijan, just south of Lake Urmia. The settlement was likely associated with the Mannaeans, a Hurro-Urartian people with a possible Indo-European substrate related to the Armenic branch. The site is most famous for its catastrophic destruction. At the end of the 9th century BC, Hasanlu was violently sacked and burned, preserving a single moment in time, much like Pompeii. Buildings, artifacts, and even human remains were sealed beneath layers of ash and collapsed debris. The attackers were most likely the Urartians. Excavations uncovered the remains of more than 285 people, many of them slain in battle or executed afterward. Several bodies showed signs of mutilation, while the positioning of others revealed desperate attempts to escape. Among the thousands of objects discovered in situ were weapons, ornaments, and household items, all abandoned in the chaos. This destruction layer, known as Hasanlu IVb, stands as one of the most important archaeological contexts of the early Iron Age Near East. Following the devastation, the city’s High Mound was repurposed as the site of a Urartian fortress. One of the most poignant discoveries is the burial of two individuals known as the “Hasanlu Lovers.” The two men - one around 20 years old, the other about 32 - died side by side in a collapsed structure. Both perished of asphyxiation as the building filled with smoke and ash during the conflagration. They were found lying close together, their arms entwined and their faces turned toward one another in their final moments.

Ancestral Whispers

91,993 views • 9 months ago