arrest

When one is suspected of having committed a crime, law enforcement takes them into custody by arresting them.

The exact process varies between countries, but it typically sees police officers place a suspect in handcuffs and taking them either to be detained or interrogated.

An arrest is also often marked on a permanent legal record, though there are legal processes through which this can be expunged.

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Iran carrying out major crackdown in wake of ceasefire, arresting Israel 'collaborators'

Iranian intelligence services have arrested 26 individuals accused of collaborating with Israel during the recent 12-day war between the two countries.

PEOPLE HOLD a Syrian opposition flag as they celebrate the ouster of Bashar Assad in Damascus last S

Syrian security forces detain cousin of toppled leader Assad

Syria’s new security forces have been pursuing members of the former administration - mainly those involved in the feared security branches accused of rights abuses.

By REUTERS
21/06/2025

Cypriot police, Israeli security forces arrest man with IRGC-ties on suspicion of terror plot

Cyprus lies very close to the Middle East and has in recent days been used as a transit point for people either leaving or going to the region amid a conflict between regional foes Israel and Iran.

21/06/2025

Anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles: What is behind the clashes, arrests in LA?

What was the trigger behind the anti-ICE Los Angeles riots? How have law enforcement officers cracked down? And how have lawmakers and government officials responded? 

09/06/2025

London's Met Police arrest five pro-Palestinian protesters targeting Gal Gadot

During Gal Godot's filming of 'The Runner,' the police arrested five pro-Palestinian protestors for targeting the filming of Godot's new film.

Five British women arrested for semi-nude pole dancing at Corfu's historic palaces

They face charges of violating archaeological law, environmental degradation, and insult to monuments.

Shin Bet arrests Yavne resident who spied on Naftali Bennett for Iran

The suspect had reportedly collected intelligence around the hospital where former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was hospitalized.

Jewish star Maggie Gylenhaal's daughter arrested at Columbia pro-Palestine protest

Although Gylenhaal has publicly identified as Jewish, its unkown if she raised her daughters in the faith.

  Attorney Amit Hadad arrives for a court hearing of Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrest

Judge rejects 'Qatargate' suspect's appeal against extended detention

"Qatar is not an enemy state, senior officials in the security system work with Qatar," the appeal argues.

Netanyahu claims 18 arrests in Israel fires, police surprised

The cause of the extensive fires, which have caused widespread damage to the Jerusalem Hills area, remains unclear.

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