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Security Consultancy

French Family Kidnapped in Cameroon by suspected Islamist Terror Group

Armed gunmen kidnapped a French family of 7 that includes four children on Tuesday in Northern Cameroon. The kidnappers are thought to be from the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram. The family were said to be visiting the Waza National …
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Local News

Man Jailed for Attempted Theft of Norwich Castle Rhino Horn.

Patrick Kiely of East London, pleaded guilty to the attempted theft of a rhino horn from Norwich Castle Museum in a failed robbery attempt committed on the 20th February 2012. The horn is said to be worth in the region …
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Local News

Norwich City defender Sebastien Bassong charged with possessing an offensive weapon.

Norwich City’s Sebastien Bassong who signed with Norwich City for a £4m fee back in August 2012 from Tottenham Hotspur, was fined £1000 and ordered to pay £85 costs after pleading guilty to possession of an offensive weapon.Police stopped the …
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VIP Close Protection

Swedish Security Guard dies from gunshot wounds at Sager Palace

A security guard at the Swedish PM’S residence was killed Friday in what appeared to be a suicide or accidental shooting. Police and emergency services were called to Sagar Palace in downtown Stockholm just after 13:00 on Friday 9th November. …
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VIP Close Protection

Malala Yousafzai shot by Taliban arrives in the UK for medical treatment.

Malala Yousafzai the 14 year old shot by the Taliban for “promoting secularism” arrived on an air ambulance from Pakistan accompanied by a full medical team. Malala is a renowned campaigner for girl’s education.  She came into the lime light …
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