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Source: Europol
Europol coordinated the European dimension of the investigation, working closely with law enforcement agencies across Europe to identify victims and suspects, ensuring swift action in multiple jurisdictions.Victims of the attacks include sensitive government and critical infrastructure targets around the world, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Defense, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. State Department…
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Unscrupulous attacks with severe collateral damageFor several years now, perpetrators have increasingly been using solid explosives – originating mainly from fireworks – to blow up ATMs. This has significantly augmented the danger and collateral damage of their attacks. The criminals, who are often based in the Netherlands, take extreme risks and act unscrupulously, both at the crime scene and when…
Source: Europol
The individual was identified after Europol provided crucial intelligence, developed through its ongoing work in analysing encrypted communication platforms frequently used by organised crime groups.The plot was orchestrated by the head of an organised crime group, who played a key role in recruiting the contract killer and coordinating the logistics of the assassination. The leader of the criminal group organised…
Source: Europol
On 14 October, an investigation led by the French Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale), involving the Italian Carabinieri Corps (NAS Carabinieri) and Swiss Federal Police (Police Federale Swiss), supported by Europol and Eurojust, has led to the dismantling of a criminal network counterfeiting French Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) wines in Italy. The criminal network faked French red wine, charging up to…
Source: Europol
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…
Source: Europol
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…
Source: Europol
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…