offenders

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“ATF in those operations has been focused on offenders that were illegally armed with firearms,” he told senators.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

This time authorities have intensified their efforts over several months, installing nearly 2,000 surveillance cameras to catch offenders.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"This government is deporting foreign national offenders at pace, with more than 5,000 deported last year - a 14% increase on the previous year."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

However, it stressed custody "will always remain essential for the most dangerous offenders".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

It also concerns almost the whole gamut of insecticides now in agricultural use, although a few principal offenders like endrin, toxaphene, dieldrin, and heptachlor can easily be picked out.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson