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Police in Spain have raided the Madrid headquarters of the governing Socialist Party and seized a number of documents as part of an investigation into alleged corruption.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Chhay Sinarith, the senior minister, has said authorities have raided more than 250 scam centers and launched legal cases against some 750 alleged ringleaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

In recent weeks, masked federal agents have raided car washes and other businesses in Southern California, even stationing themselves outside Dodger Stadium.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

Agents have raided several Home Depot locations as well as Ambiance Apparel in the garment district in downtown L.A. as part of a crackdown that led to the arrests of dozens of people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

"If we had known that they could fight like tigers, we would have raided them by night when they slept," growled Abdul.

From Tahara Among African Tribes by Sherman, Harold M.