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Europol worked closely with Latvian partners to identify and track the criminal network responsible for the production and distribution of synthetic substances, including synthetic cathinones and other high-risk drugs.The operation, which culminated in coordinated raids across Latvia in the beginning of October, resulted in the arrest of eight individuals suspected of involvement in the production. Among the arrested were key…
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Europol and its partners are using international cooperation and technological expertise to counter these threats, working to protect vulnerable individuals and dismantle criminal networks. This joint action aimed to identify key indicators of human trafficking on online platforms, explore how legal business structures may be misused by traffickers and advance new criminal investigations.The experts also participated in workshops and training…
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Up until now, glass eels were illegally fished in Europe, mainly in France, Spain and Portugal, and then shipped to Asia. In some cases, criminal groups even used mules to transport the eels. Smugglers are still using these routes. However, pressure from law enforcement has forced criminals to look for alternative routes and use Mauritania and Senegal as new countries…
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LockBit full infrastructure in the crosshairs of law enforcementThese are some of the results of the third phase of Operation Cronos, a long-running collective effort of law enforcement authorities from 12 countries, Europol and Eurojust, who joined forces to effectively disrupt at all levels the criminal operations of the LockBit ransomware group. These actions follow the massive disruption of LockBit…
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Held over two days, from 24 to 25 September 2024, the event brought together more than 450 delegates from 50 countries, focusing on collaborative strategies to combat emerging criminal threats and enhance international cooperation.This year, the EPCC featured two expert workshops in advance, followed by three high-level panels on priority issues: drug trafficking, online fraud and the impact of cyberattacks,…
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This year, the Croatian, Estonian and Dutch Police were recognised for their achievements in three categories: Innovation initiative in ethics, diversity and inclusion; Innovative operation and Innovative technical solution.The Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation are presented annually by Europol to put a spotlight on the law enforcement community’s most innovative initiatives and operations.Europol’s Executive Director Catherine De Bolle, praised the…
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The report also delves into the implications of the recently adopted EU Artificial Intelligence Act, which imposes regulations on law enforcement’s use of AI. Key provisions include a ban on certain applications, such as real-time biometric identification in public spaces, and stringent oversight of high-risk AI systems. While these regulations present challenges, they also foster innovation by encouraging the creation…
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In simultaneous actions, ten additional members of the same organised crime group were apprehended in Riga, Latvia, while six others were arrested in Lloret de Mar and Valencia, Spain, in collaboration with the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional).The main suspect has been one of the key figures in the Latvian criminal world. He was known for his luxurious lifestyle, despite…
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This year’s award ceremony was held at Europol’s headquarters during the 5th European Criminal Analysis Conference (EUCrimACon).The Criminal Analyst of the Year Award is presented annually by Europol to recognise the work of analysts in the field of criminal intelligence. This year’s winners were selected from a pool of nominees representing various European countries, all of whom have made significant…
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On 19 September, Bulgarian authorities, supported by Europol, dismantled a criminal network smuggling migrants from Türkiye via Bulgaria and Serbia towards Western Southern Europe. The investigation, involving Greek and Romanian authorities, was conducted in the framework of a regional Operational Task Force set up to investigate migrant smuggling networks using Bulgaria as a transit country.The action day led to:8 arrests…