A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report warns that human activity and climate change are severely damaging the planet, posing significant health risks including millions of premature deaths and infertility by 2050. The report, produced by 250 scientists from over 70 countries, calls for drastic environmental protections and a shift to sustainable development. It highlights the potential for green investment and policy changes to mitigate these risks, emphasizing the need for a near-zero-waste economy and reduced food waste. The report also underscores the importance of addressing systemic issues like energy, food, and waste management to achieve long-term environmental and health benefits.

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General released a report evaluating the ATF's Frontline Initiative, a business model implemented in 2013 to address management concerns. The report found that while the initiative helped standardize best practices and focus resources, there are areas needing improvement, such as compliance, performance metrics, internal messaging, and partner coordination. The OIG made five recommendations for enhancing the initiative, all of which the ATF agreed to implement.

An INTERPOL Purple Notice has been issued in connection with the Telegrass online drugs network, which operated on Telegram and had over 100,000 members. An international police operation led to the arrest of 42 individuals in Germany, Israel, the United States, and Ukraine, including the alleged leader Amos Dov Silver. The suspects are accused of running an organized crime ring involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and tax offenses. The network operated like a business, with specific units handling different activities and payments made in cash, bitcoin, or drugs. Legal representatives for the defendants deny their clients' involvement in a criminal organization.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to track nonimmigrant overstays in the United States. While DHS has improved its identification and reporting of air and sea overstays, limitations remain in collecting comprehensive departure data, particularly at land ports of entry. DHS's 2017 overstay report accounted for 97% of expected departures, identifying about 702,000 overstays out of 52.7 million admissions. Efforts are underway to enhance data collection, including pilot programs for biometric data at land ports and airports.

A report by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and the Danish Technological Institute reveals significant growth in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, with 80% of related patents published since 2016. The U.S. leads the market with 628 unique UAS models, followed by China with 309. The report emphasizes the need for streamlined regulations to maintain U.S. competitiveness and highlights the potential of UAS technologies when integrated with smart technologies. The report also notes the importance of UAS in search and rescue operations and the ongoing development of civilian and military UAS platforms.

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a draft practice guide, SP 1800-15, aimed at securing small-business and home IoT devices using the Manufacturer Usage Description (MUD) specification to mitigate network-based attacks. The guide outlines methods for IoT product developers to limit devices to necessary traffic, enhancing security and preventing DDoS attacks. The NCCoE is seeking public comments on the draft by June 24 to refine the document. The article underscores the rapid growth of IoT devices and the increasing security concerns associated with them.

Canada's Auditor General, Sylvain Ricard, presented audits revealing significant issues in government call centers and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Half of the 16 million callers to various government services could not speak to an agent, with many redirected or disconnected. The RCMP audit highlighted inadequate access to necessary equipment and training for officers. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale accepted the recommendations and detailed ongoing efforts to enhance officer safety and response capabilities, including mandatory tactical training for all RCMP officers.

An INTERPOL-coordinated operation, Trigger V, led to 560 arrests and the seizure of hundreds of weapons across Latin America. The operation involved multiple countries and agencies, resulting in significant seizures of firearms, ammunition, and other contraband. Key arrests included individuals linked to transnational arms trafficking and organized crime groups. The operation also highlighted the trans-continental nature of firearms trafficking, with notable seizures in Costa Rica and Mexico. In a related operation, U.S. and French law enforcement arrested suspects involved in importing firearms into France. The operations underscored the importance of international cooperation in combating organized crime and illegal arms trafficking.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audited FEMA's 2017 hurricane recovery contracts in Puerto Rico, finding that FEMA did not follow procurement laws and wasted resources by awarding and then canceling contracts with Bronze Star LLC. The audit revealed deficiencies in FEMA's procurement process, including inadequate verification of contractor capabilities and improper use of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses. Despite OIG's recommendations for improved procedures, FEMA disagreed, asserting that its existing processes are sufficient. OIG maintains that the findings indicate systemic issues within FEMA's procurement practices.

Countries, organizations, and institutions combating terrorism need to enhance information sharing and focus on financial intelligence, according to Weixiong Chen, deputy head of the UN Security Council’s counter-terrorism directorate. Speaking at a special meeting organized by the Council, Chen emphasized overcoming barriers to information-sharing and addressing the limited use of financial intelligence. The meeting, involving various international and regional organizations, aimed to explore the links between terrorism and organized crime, with a regional focus on Latin America, West Africa, Europe, and Asia. Participants discussed the need for strengthened cooperation and the adaptation of successful methods from organized crime cases to terrorism cases.