Europe’s borders go digital

Source: Europol

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is the new IT system that digitally records the entry and exit of non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries for short stays. The system has already recorded over 300 000 movements, with the number continuing to grow daily. The EES began implementation on 12 October 2025 and will be fully operational by 10 April 2026.

Five central suspects arrested in whole-sale cocaine trafficking case

Source: Europol

Five central suspects arrested in whole-sale cocaine trafficking case – The individuals, linked to the so-called Clan del Golfo, are believed to have directed multi-tonne cocaine imports from South America to Europe | Europol

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Luxury hybrid car thieves taken down in Belgium, Italy and Spain

Source: Europol

A highly specialised organised crime network responsible for the theft of more than 100 luxury hybrid cars has been dismantled in an international operation led by the Italian Carabinieri with support from Europol and Eurojust. The estimated value of all stolen cars is of at least EUR 3 million.

Europol conference warns: cybercrime fight hinges on access to data

Source: Europol

Criminals are exploiting encryption, anonymisation and emerging technologies faster than regulators and law enforcement can respond – making access to data the decisive challenge in the fight against cybercrime. This was the warning sounded at Europol’s 4th Annual Cybercrime Conference this week.