arrest
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On 11 May, the father reported them missing, prompting authorities to begin searching for the mother and children, and a European arrest warrant being issued.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
He said he was driving fellow construction workers, and the stop didn’t result in an arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Or they call and say you missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued for your arrest.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The Philippine government on Thursday ordered police to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court over his role in ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug crackdown.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The government’s engine of bureaucracy accelerated slowly, however, and although the Justice Department decided to make its move against him, it took time and approvals to decide when and where an arrest could be made.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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