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The tag 'apprehension' covers a wide range of incidents, from the dramatic arrest of a driver in Kyiv with a fire extinguisher to significant international operations. In Belgium, Federica Mogherini’s detention highlights ongoing EU fund misuse investigations. Meanwhile, Polish authorities have implicated two Ukrainians in sabotage activities on Polish railways. Closer to Ukraine, multiple detention cases reveal espionage, fraud, and mobilisation evasion schemes, shedding light on complex legal and security challenges. These narratives illustrate the varied dimensions of apprehensions occurring domestically and abroad, involving intricate legal and security proceedings. Furthermore, numerous individuals, including ex-military and legal personnel, face charges in diverse cases ranging from bribery and environmental crimes to espionage and terrorist activities, reflecting the multifaceted nature of apprehension-related news.

What were the circumstances of the driver’s arrest in Kyiv?

The arrest was notably forceful, involving law enforcement breaking the car window using a fire extinguisher to detain a suspect actively resisting apprehension. This incident has drawn attention to aggressive tactics used in certain apprehensions, raising discussions on law enforcement procedures and civilian safety.

Why was Federica Mogherini detained in Belgium?

The former head of European diplomacy, Federica Mogherini, was detained as part of an investigation targeting potential misuse of EU funds. Her detention in Brussels and Bruges followed comprehensive searches, underscoring the European Union's commitment to financial transparency and legal accountability.

What are the charges against Ukrainians detained for espionage in Poland?

Two Ukrainians were accused of engaging with Russian intelligence services, allegedly involved in sabotage activities targeting Polish infrastructure. This case highlights continued geopolitical tensions and the role of espionage in regional security threats, emphasizing Poland’s proactive counterintelligence measures.

How did law enforcement uncover mobilisation evasion schemes in Ukraine?

Detailed investigations led by Ukraine's Security Service and National Police dismantled several evasion schemes, detaining key organisers. These operations demonstrate comprehensive efforts to enforce Ukraine's military regulations and prevent illegal mobilisation avoidance, thereby maintaining national defence integrity.

What were the findings of the investigation into the explosion at "Ukrposhta"?

The apprehension of a suspect by the National Police points to targeted resistance actions within Ukraine's postal services. The incident's resolution involved detailed forensics and strategic law enforcement collaboration, showcasing proactive efforts to resolve criminal activities quickly and effectively.

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FSB arrests two Ukrainians on de-facto border with occupied Crimea FSB arrests two Ukrainians on de-facto border with occupied Crimea Border guards of the Federal Security Service of Russia operating in the illegally annexed Crimea announced that they had apprehended two Ukrainian naitonals at a checkpoint set up at the de-facto border with between mainland Ukraine and the occupied peninsula July 15. 6 457 26 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Searches in Crimea: Eight people detained on terrorism charges Russian security officers detained eight people on terrorism charges after the searches in Alushta, Bilohirsk and Simferopol districts in Crimea. 831 2 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

NABU confirms detention of former National Guard commander Allerov NABU confirms detention of former National Guard commander Allerov Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have detained former National Guard Commander Yurii Allerov. 5 898 32 Incidents

NABU detained Ex National Guard commander Allerov NABU detained Ex National Guard commander Allerov Employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), under procedural control of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, have detained former Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Yurii Allerov. 28 710 107 Incidents

Two arrested for trying to bribe presidential candiadte Tymoshenko to quit election. PHOTOS Two arrested for trying to bribe presidential candiadte Tymoshenko to quit election. PHOTOS Ukraine's prosecutor-general Yurii Lutsenko says two people have been arrested for trying to bribe Yurii Tymoshenko into dropping him run for president. 24 494 435 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Police detain accomplice to Oleshko’s murder, - Abroskin. PHOTO Police detain accomplice to Oleshko’s murder, - Abroskin. PHOTO Police have detained a former fighter of Tornado riot police with the fake Europol ID who is an accomplice to the murder of Donbas battalion member Vitalii Oleshko (nom de guerre Sarmat) in Berdyansk, Zaporizhzhia region. 25 624 163 Previously in trend: Murder of Vitalii Oleshko

курбединов Police in Russian-occupied Crimea detain well-known lawyer Russian occupying authorities in Crimea arrested lawyer Emil Kurbedinov on charges of alleged demonstration of Nazi symbols. 3 685 9 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Seven Russian terrorists’ accomplices detained at Donbas checkpoints just in one day, - JFO center Seven Russian terrorists’ accomplices detained at Donbas checkpoints just in one day, - JFO center On Nov. 20, Ukraine’s law enforces detained at checkpoints along the demarcation line in the Donbas seven persons engaged in activities of the illegal armed formations. 5 996 49 Incidents

Crimea’s occupying authorities raid Crimean Tatars’ home, detain couple. VIDEO&PHOTOS Crimea’s occupying authorities raid Crimean Tatars’ home, detain couple. VIDEO&PHOTOS Early on Nov. 8, Russian invaders searched the house of Crimean Tatar Khalil Abliamitov, a resident of Azovske village, Dzhankoi municipality of the occupied Crimea. 2 643 6 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Ukraine’s former Transport Minister Rudkovskyi detained in Moscow, - media Ukraine’s former Transport Minister Rudkovskyi detained in Moscow, - media Former member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, former Minister of Transport and Communications of Ukraine, Mykola Rudkovskyi was detained in downtown Moscow on charges of attack on Kyiv-based Russian embassy. 64 785 265 Incidents

Persecution of Tatars in Russian-occupied Crimea: invaders detain two activists, another one cannot be reached. PHOTOS Persecution of Tatars in Russian-occupied Crimea: invaders detain two activists, another one cannot be reached. PHOTOS The occupying authorities of Crimea raided the house of Crimean Tatar Osman Belialov in Bakhchisarai. 1 166 7 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Two Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russian invaders off Syvash lake coast Two Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russian invaders off Syvash lake coast Russian border guards detained two Ukrainian fishermen on the Syvash lake for 48 hours to confirm their identity. 4 204 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russian invaders detain Ukrainian fishing vessel off coast of occupied Crimea - police Russian invaders detain Ukrainian fishing vessel off coast of occupied Crimea - police Four crew members of the fishing boat detained on Aug. 28 are being held at a coast guard detachment in Sevastopol, the stronghold of the Russian Black Fleet. 4 472 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Police apprehend suspect in murder of prominent Ukrainian historian Shytiuk. PHOTOS Police apprehend suspect in murder of prominent Ukrainian historian Shytiuk. PHOTOS A 25-year-old resident of the Mykolaiv’s greater area, who is suspected of stabbing prominent Ukrainian historian Mykola Shytiuk to death on Sept. 1, was detained by operatives of the local criminal investigation department on Sept. 2. 25 331 96 Incidents

Law enforcers rearrest Ukrhazvydobuvannia ex-deputy head Tamrazov, - lawyer Orikhovskyi Law enforcers rearrest Ukrhazvydobuvannia ex-deputy head Tamrazov, - lawyer Orikhovskyi The law enforcement officers again place in pre-trial custody Oleksii Tamrazov, the former first deputy chairman of the board of state-run gas company Ukrhazvydobuvannia and owner of the INSIDER media outlet. 5 562 32 Incidents

Odesa police apprehend hitman from breakaway Transnistria who was gunning for local businessman. PHOTOS Odesa police apprehend hitman from breakaway Transnistria who was gunning for local businessman. PHOTOS In Odesa, the law enforcers detained a hired assassin from the breakaway region of Transnistria whose target was a local businessman. 16 094 85 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Russian FSB detains Ukrainian allegedly trying to enter occupied Crimea with handgun, ammo in her car Russian FSB detains Ukrainian allegedly trying to enter occupied Crimea with handgun, ammo in her car Members of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) claim they apprehended a Ukrainian national who allegedly tried to smuggle a firearm from the mainland Ukraine to occupied Crimea. 9 849 62 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Over 2,300 Ukrainians detained or convicted in Russian Federation in past three years, - Foreign Ministry Over 2,300 Ukrainians detained or convicted in Russian Federation in past three years, - Foreign Ministry Over the past three years, more than 2,300 Ukrainian nationals have been detained or convicted in the Russian Federation. 3 490 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

SBU takes interest in PM Hroisman’s fellow countrymen: high ranking Vinnytsa tax policeman apprehended on extortion charges. PHOTOS SBU takes interest in PM Hroisman’s fellow countrymen: high ranking Vinnytsa tax policeman apprehended on extortion charges. PHOTOS Law enforcers detained the head of State Fiscal Service Directorate in charge of the Vinnytsia region and his accomplice for extorting 500,000 hryvnia from a businessman. 10 030 31 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Tensions in Sea of Azov: Russian FSB detains seven merchant vessels coming from/to Berdiansk, Mariupol seaports on Sunday, - journalist Klymenko. MAP Tensions in Sea of Azov: Russian FSB detains seven merchant vessels coming from/to Berdiansk, Mariupol seaports on Sunday, - journalist Klymenko. MAP Over the past day, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) detained seven commercial vessels heading for or leaving the Sea of Azov-based Ukrainian seaports of Mariupol and Berdiansk. 46 716 202 Incidents

Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russians off cost of Crimea are in despair, go on hunger strike, - lawyer Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russians off cost of Crimea are in despair, go on hunger strike, - lawyer The crew of the Ukrainian vessel detained by the Russian border guards off the coast of occupied Crimea on May 4 goes on hunger strike. 12 534 40 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Russian invaders detain Crimean Tatar after raiding her father Russian invaders detain Crimean Tatar after raiding her father's house, - Crimean Solidarity NGO. VIDEO&PHOTOS The invaders conducted another search in a house owned by Crimean Tatars in the town of Staryi Krym. 3 936 4 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

SBU shows detention of person who masterminded attempt against Babchenko. VIDEO SBU shows detention of person who masterminded attempt against Babchenko. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) released footage of the detention of the person who masterminded assassination attempt against Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko. 78 702 318 Previously in trend: Staged murder of journalist Babchenko

Spanish police release Putin critic Browder previously detained under Russian warrant Spanish police release Putin critic Browder previously detained under Russian warrant The anti-corruption campaigner and well-known critic of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Bill Browder was arrested in Madrid, Spain, under Russian warrant. He later tweeted that the police cut him loose. 4 583 18 Incidents

SBU caught Russian diggers collecting intel on Ukrainian underground facilities. PHOTOS SBU caught Russian diggers collecting intel on Ukrainian underground facilities. PHOTOS Operatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) apprehended Russian nationals attempting to gather intelligence on Ukraine’s critical underground infrastructure on behalf of the aggressor state. 36 320 91 Incidents

Law enforcers catch ring of rogue cops in large scale special operation, main military prosecutor says. VIDEO&PHOTOS Law enforcers catch ring of rogue cops in large scale special operation, main military prosecutor says. VIDEO&PHOTOS The law enforcers smashed a crime ring which included rogue cops. The ring was engaged in racketeering, abduction and torture and was run by criminal kingpins wanted for committing crimes against participants of the Revolution of Dignity. 18 886 56 Incidents

"It may be linked to human intelligence,” – MP Siumar on detention of RIA Novosti-Ukraine head Vyshynskyi "It may be linked to human intelligence,” – MP Siumar on detention of RIA Novosti-Ukraine head Vyshynskyi Detention of RIA Novosti-Ukraine CEO Kyrylo Vyshynskyi has nothing to do with news reporting but may be linked to human intelligence. SBU should make public the evidence collected by them. 18 385 55 Incidents

SBU raids Kyiv-based office of Russian RIA Novosti news outlet: journalist Kyrylo Vyshynskyi detained SBU raids Kyiv-based office of Russian RIA Novosti news outlet: journalist Kyrylo Vyshynskyi detained Chief Editor for the Ukrainian arm of the Russian RIA Novosti news agency Kyrylo Vyshynskyi was detained after Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) initiated search in the news outlet’s office. 28 866 136 Incidents

Attack on Donbas war veteran Verbych: one assailant served with charge papers, bail hearing to follow. PHOTO Attack on Donbas war veteran Verbych: one assailant served with charge papers, bail hearing to follow. PHOTO The Kyiv city prosecutor's office served charge papers to a 25-year-old female, a member of a group that attacked Ukrainian war veteran and Donetsk airport defender Dmytro Verbych in Kyiv’s Podil neighborhood on May 2, 2018. 63 585 277 Incidents

SBU detains Vostok gang terrorist in southwestern Bukovyna region. VIDEO SBU detains Vostok gang terrorist in southwestern Bukovyna region. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine together with the prosecutor's office have detained in the Chernivtsi region a militant of the terrorist group Vostok that fights Ukrainian troops in the Donbas as part of the breakaway "Donetsk People's Republic". 15 173 42 Incidents

PGO digs into Ruban and Savchenko’s possible contacts with Medvedchuk PGO digs into Ruban and Savchenko’s possible contacts with Medvedchuk The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) investigates alleged ties of Ukrainskyi Vybir movement leader, Viktor Medvedchuk, with Volodymyr Ruban, the head of the Officer Corps Center for Prisoner Release, and Nadia Savchenko, a non-affiliated member of Ukrainian parliament, who were both last week remanded in custody on multiple charges including terrorism. 27 359 145 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

MP Savchenko escorted to SBU. VIDEO&PHOTOS MP Savchenko escorted to SBU. VIDEO&PHOTOS Nonaffiliated MP Nadia Savchenko was charged with multiple offenses after the parliament stripped her of immunity and sanctioned her detention and arrest. After that she was taken to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). 66 581 302 Incidents

Savchenko detained inside parliament, served with charge papers, escorted to SBU. VIDEO Savchenko detained inside parliament, served with charge papers, escorted to SBU. VIDEO Law enforcers served MP Nadia Savchenko with charge papers and detained inside the building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 248 666 1 348 Ukrainian Politics

Police apprehend former French President Sarkozy over alleged illegal campaign funding, - Reuters (updated) Police apprehend former French President Sarkozy over alleged illegal campaign funding, - Reuters (updated) French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy was held in custody on Tuesday. 29 497 170 Incidents

Law enforcers apprehend one more person involved in Energoatom funds embezzlement, - NABU Law enforcers apprehend one more person involved in Energoatom funds embezzlement, - NABU One more individual involved in corrupt scheme to misappropriate funds of National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine Energoatom State Enterprise was detained by law enforcement officers at Boryspil airport. 8 302 23 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Three people were arrested following clashes outside the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv selecting pre-trial restriction for Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov. 23 597 61 Incidents

Prosecutors seek pre-trial custody for Trukhanov with 50 million hryvnia bail option Prosecutors seek pre-trial custody for Trukhanov with 50 million hryvnia bail option Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) Nazar Kholodnytskyi says that the prosecutors are going to request the court to place Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov in pre-trial custody with an option to post 50 million hryvnia (about $1,845,000) in bail. 14 563 42 Incidents

Border Guard Service: Trukhanov handed over to NABU members, brought indictment against Border Guard Service: Trukhanov handed over to NABU members, brought indictment against The border guards detained Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov at Boryspil airport under criminal proceedings initiated against him by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). 17 321 60 Incidents

Border guards detain Odesa Mayor Trukhanov in Boryspil airport Border guards detain Odesa Mayor Trukhanov in Boryspil airport Mayor of Odesa Hennadii Trukhanov arrived at Boryspil airport from Warsaw this morning. 29 444 164 Incidents

Saakashvili detention captured on surveillance cameras. VIDEO Saakashvili detention captured on surveillance cameras. VIDEO New footage of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili being detained in a Kyiv restaurant surfaced on the Internet. 82 675 378 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship

Migration service tasked border guards to detain Saakashvili, - Interfax-Ukraine Migration service tasked border guards to detain Saakashvili, - Interfax-Ukraine Rukh Novykh Syl party leader Mikheil Saakashvili was detained by the unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine at the request of the State Migration Service. 30 963 166 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship

Saakashvili detained in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO Saakashvili detained in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO Former Georgia’s President, leader of Rukh Novykh Syl party Mikheil Saakashvili was apprehended by armed men in uniforms in a restaurant in the heart of Kyiv. 69 749 307 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship

Ukrainian national Kostiantyn Davydenko detained on espionage charges in Russian-occupied Crimea Ukrainian national Kostiantyn Davydenko detained on espionage charges in Russian-occupied Crimea The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) apprehended Ukrainian citizen Kostiantyn Davydenko in Simferopol, Crimea. 9 154 30 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

PGO: ID of so-called “Ministry of State Security of DPR" found on detained Shepelev. PHOTOS PGO: ID of so-called “Ministry of State Security of DPR" found on detained Shepelev. PHOTOS Operatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) found an ID of the member of the so-called “Ministry of State Security of the Donetsk People's Republic” in the name of Lieutenant-Colonel Nikolai Borukh as they frisked ex-MP Oleksandr Shepelev upon his detention. 33 464 180 Incidents

PGO says pre-trial restriction against detained ex-MP Shepelev to be imposed today PGO says pre-trial restriction against detained ex-MP Shepelev to be imposed today Ex-member of the Ukrainian parliament Oleksandr Shepelev is charged with multiple counts including contract killing, car theft, misappropriation, money laundering, and forgery. 4 270 5 Incidents

Ukrspyrt ex-CEO Labutin apprehended in Romania, - PGO Ukrspyrt ex-CEO Labutin apprehended in Romania, - PGO Romanian law enforcers detained former Director General of state-owned alcoholic beverage producer Ukrspyrt Mykhailo Labutin. 11 314 32 Incidents

SBU chief: Russian secret services plotted several terrorist attacks in Russia to justify invasion of Ukraine SBU chief: Russian secret services plotted several terrorist attacks in Russia to justify invasion of Ukraine The Russian media actively disseminate information about detention of Federal Information Center Analytics and Security expert Sergei Sokolov, the head of this agency Ruslan Milchenko and others by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. 26 603 109 Incidents

Occupying authorities apprehend two Crimean Tatar activists after searches in their houses. VIDEO+PHOTOS Occupying authorities apprehend two Crimean Tatar activists after searches in their houses. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian invaders detained two Crimean Tatar activists Giray Kulametov and Kemal Seityaev who held single-person protests on Oct. 14, 2017. 3 939 11 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea