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How the FBI's fake cell phone company put criminals into real jail cells

Planet Money

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Operation Anon: Unprecedented Global Law Enforcement Success

A global law enforcement operation, Operation Anon, unfolded as the sun moved across continents from Australia to Europe and eventually to the U.S. The Australian Federal Police and European officials conducted raids and press conferences showcasing cooperation. The San Diego FBI played a pivotal role in the international arrests. The FBI has been described as leading the largest sting operation in history, resulting in over a thousand arrests, prevention of 150 life threats, and the seizure of significant amounts of drugs and weapons, significantly impacting criminal syndicates.

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