As of this year’s Cyber Monday, law enforcement agencies across several continents have taken down… BronInternational operation shuts down websites offering counterfeit goods and pirated content
A total of 49 suspects have been arrested during the course of this investigation. The… BronHeat is rising as European super cartel is taken down in six countries
The investigations in eight countries uncovered that several criminal organisations were working together to carry… Bron44 arrested in Europe-wide crackdown against high-risk criminal network
In a coordinated action led by the United Kingdom and supported by Europol and Eurojust,… BronAction against criminal website that offered ‘spoofing’ services to fraudsters: 142 arrests
More than 350 inspections took place in the joint action days in September. Investigators detected… BronIllegal timber trade targeted in the EU and Brazil
To assist these first responding officers, a new set of training guidelines have been published… BronChild sexual abuse: new guidelines for first responders
Operations against food fraud target criminal networks that can seriously harm consumer health and safety.… BronFood fraud: about 27 000 tonnes off the shelves
The first phase of the action took place less than a year ago in Barcelona… BronSpanish authorities clamp down on lavish lifestyle of criminal group
The month-long (1-31 October 2022) operation saw 19 countries take part in this clampdown on… BronOnline shopping fraud – a winter tale that always ends with fraudsters behind bars
A number of interceptions made in 2021 in Belgium uncovered the suspects’ links to a… BronThree arrests for migrant smuggling across the English Channel
A 33-year old Russian national, the suspect is believed to have deployed the LockBit ransomware… BronArrest in Canada of LockBit operator behind destructive ransomware attacks
The two-year-long investigation exposed a Dutch criminal network involved in the large-scale trafficking of dangerous,… Bron350 tonnes of dangerous fireworks seized in Germany and the Netherlands
At the end of October, Polish police officers carried out 82 searches across the country… Bron44 arrested in Poland in a sting targeting online child sexual exploitation
The operational activities involving 28 countries across Europe were also supported by Eurojust, Frontex, INTERPOL,… Bron382 arrests during joint actions against traffickers using the Balkan route
The annual event was launched in 2017 to gather law enforcement and private sector entities… BronLaw enforcement and the private sector strengthen cooperation in fight against intellectual property crime
Under the theme “The Evolution of Policing – do we need a social contract in… BronEuropol Cybercrime Conference: Future-proofing policing in the digital age
Europol Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle: I believe it is important for police to anticipate… BronEuropol report finds metaverse police presence key to public engagement
This arrest follows a complex investigation initiated in December 2019 by the German Police Headquarters… BronSuspect arrested in connection with a million euro investment fraud
We were also delighted to showcase The Recovered Collection for our visitors last weekend, which… BronEuropol Opens its Doors for Just Peace Month
The criminals targeted vehicles with keyless entry and start systems, exploiting the technology to get… Bron31 arrested for stealing cars by hacking keyless tech
The action week resulted in: 17 arrests in France, Spain, the United Kingdom and Ukraine… BronEU authorities target labour exploitation in the fields
Composed mainly of Syrian nationals, the criminal network running this ‘bank’ provided financial services to… BronEuropol supports Spanish authorities in taking down Europe’s biggest narco bank
This individual, residing in the east of the Netherlands, is believed to have been supplying… BronSuspect arrested in the Netherlands for circumventing EU trade sanctions against Russia
Co-hosted this year by Europol and the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU,… BronInnovation a key issue as world police chiefs meet at Europol
Today, some three hundred police officers carried out coordinated raids against the members of this… BronItalian operation takes down corrupt port workers facilitating ‘Ndrangheta drug trafficking activities
The action day led to: 9 location searches in Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga and Valencia; 12… BronMore than EUR 4 million in fake 500 euro bills seized in Spain
The Working Arrangement introduces a secure system for the exchange of information between the parties,… BronQatar and Europol sign arrangement to combat cross-border serious organised crime
Europol received more than 70 nominations from law enforcement organisations across 14 countries in Europe,… BronEuropol Excellence Awards in Innovation 2022
Law enforcement conducted seven house searches and seized fake Belgian identity documents, illegal medicines, fake… BronMedicine traffickers faced with undesirable side effects
Targeting organised crime groups This year’s campaign specifically targets the leaders and key members of… BronYou could bring them down: help find the EU’s most dangerous fugitives
The investigation uncovered that the criminal network was led by a Hungarian couple (one male… BronKingpins of sexual exploitation gang arrested in Berlin
The signature took place on the occasion of the visit of Europol’s Executive Director to… BronEuropol to host United Arab Emirates Liaison Bureau
The action day brought together 85 experts from different EU law enforcement authorities at the… Bron20 countries spin a web to catch human traffickers during a hackathon
The action day brought together 85 experts from different EU law enforcement authorities at the… Bron20 countries spin a web for human traffickers during a hackathon
This operation was enabled by the deployment of some 500 law enforcement officers on the… Bron32 arrests in series of actions against the Italian mafia in Spain
Up to EUR 20 000 for a place in private aircraft The migrants, mainly Iraqi… BronMigrant smugglers using private aircraft grounded in Belgium and Italy
The main suspect was considered a high-value target by Europol for his involvement in a… BronOne of Europe’s biggest money launderers arrested in Spain
Under the theme “Shaping responsible solutions for internal security”, this year’s Annual Event focused on… BronAnnual meeting of the EU Innovation Hub: research and innovation making a difference for citizens’ security
Clandestine banking system with large amounts of cash The modus operandi used by the criminal… BronSpanish authorities break into narco bank
As cryptocurrency use expands into practically every country and sector, so does its abuse to… BronCryptocurrencies key to tackling organised crime – Europol and Basel Institute on Governance
Belgian customs authorities carried out house searches in warehouses and at a private residence in… BronTobacco products and cigarette manufacturing equipment seized in international action
In March 2021, the Hungarian Tax and Customs Administration seized nearly 23 million unsealed cigarettes… BronCigarette smugglers busted in Hungary for causing over EUR 8 million in budgetary losses
Europol is celebrating the hard work and dedication of the various law enforcement authorities across… BronCapture 2022: Calling all law enforcement photographers!
A total of four suspects – two Chileans, one Peruvian and one Argentinean – have… BronTravelling gang of South American thieves dismantled after robberies in France and Spain
Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes on a real police operation? Europol… BronLaunched today: first episode of The Europol Podcast
The investigation into this criminal network lasted several years, and involved a number of EU… BronBalkan cartel trafficking cocaine from South America to the EU dismantled
These two joint actions – referred to as Operation Wine Cellar and Operation Theatre –… BronClose to a hundred arrested in Hungary over multi-million euro invoice fraud
The seventh edition of Silver Axe, Europol’s annual operation targeting illegal pesticides, identified the new… BronProduction of fake pesticides on the rise in the EU
Six years of public-private partnership Celebrating its sixth anniversary today, No More Ransom provides keys… BronHit by ransomware? No More Ransom now offers 136 free tools to rescue your files
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The suspect, a Belgian national, was arrested on 23 June in Marbella, Spain, for allegedly… BronA Belgian luxury car purveyor arrested in Spain for money laundering
A cross-border operation, coordinated by Europol and involving law enforcement authorities from Estonia, Germany, Lithuania,… Bron11 arrests in Germany, Poland and the UK for smuggling migrants from Belarus into the EU
An EU-wide coordinated action week targeting human trafficking for labour exploitation and related offences took… Bron514 employers linked to labour infringements identified across the EU
Europol’s flagship TE-SAT 2022 report is based on quantitative data provided to Europol by EU… BronEuropol report: latest situational analysis on terrorism in the EU
Between 20 to 22 June, a series of coordinated raids were carried out in the… Bron9 arrested for smuggling Vietnamese migrants across Europe
The action day on 5 July led to: 39 arrests (9 in France, 18 in… Bron39 arrests in cross-border operation against migrant smuggling in small boats across English Channel
More than 130 arrests and identification of over 130 potential victims The action days resulted… BronMore than 130 arrests during EU-wide action against child trafficking
The investigation was led by the French OCLAESP under the supervision of the French Public… BronDoping crackdown in cycling
These attacks are estimated to have caused over EUR 4 million worth of damage to… BronThirteen arrested over German cashpoint explosions that netted gang over EUR 1.6 million
The amendments to the Europol Regulation introduce, in particular, changes in the following areas: Support… BronEuropol’s amended Regulation enters into force
On 28 June 2022, the German Regional Police (Landeskriminalamt) struck against the so-called ‘Caliphate State’… BronThree arrests after police action against religious extremist propaganda in Germany
Yet the tide is turning: crimes against the environment are increasingly drawing attention as climate… BronWhat we know about the dirty business of environmental crime in the age of climate change
The French Border Police (Police National/Police aux frontières), the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), the… Bron10 arrests for sexual exploitation in France, Spain and Portugal
A joint operation by European law enforcement entities has dealt yet another major blow to… Bron49 individuals across Europe arrested in major blow to eels trafficking
On 23 May 2022, an EMPACT coordinated online joint action day targeted criminal networks grooming… BronHuman traffickers luring Ukrainian refugees on the web targeted in EU-wide hackathon
The action day on 21 June 2022 led to: 9 arrests in the Netherlands 24… BronPhishing gang behind several million euros worth of losses busted in Belgium and the Netherlands
An investigation by the Slovak National Crime Agency (Národná kriminálna agentúra/NAKA), the Slovak Military Intelligence… BronSuspect arrested in Slovakia for spreading hate speech and 3D printed weapons manuals
A total of 61 individuals were arrested for their involvement in this criminal operation, including… BronSpanish operation takes down police and customs officers helping ship cocaine and hashish into Europe
Police raids were carried out simultaneously on 26 May in Spain and Poland. A total… BronFrom Poland to the Canary Islands: 10 arrested for stealing EUR 34 million in taxpayers’ money
The Hellenic Police/Aliens Division of Attica (Ελληνική Αστυνομία), supported by Europol, dismantled a criminal network… BronEight arrests for printing fake documents in Greece
An Operational Task Force (OTF), led by the German Federal Police and coordinated by Europol… BronTargeted: migrant smuggling kingpins with links to more than 180 investigations
This technical achievement follows a complex investigation involving law enforcement authorities of Australia, Belgium, Finland,… BronTakedown of SMS-based FluBot spyware infecting Android phones
The action day on 9 May led to: 24 house searches in Budapest, in Pest… BronFive arrests in Hungary for money laundering across three continents
The International Conference on 3D Printed Firearms, organised by Europol and the Dutch National Police… BronPrinting insecurity: Tackling the threat of 3D printed guns in Europe
French Customs (Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects), supported by Europol, arrested two suspected… BronNearly 40 tonnes of counterfeit cigarettes seized in France
What connects counterfeit cigarette factories in Romania, blackmail and extortion cases in Moldova and a… BronMoldovan ‘Thief in Law’ and his associates arrested in European crackdown
Love trickery targets lonely men aged between 70 and 90 The family-based criminal gang, composed… Bron13 arrested in Italy for tricking elderly with love
In collaboration with the music entertainment company SoundCloud, the participating countries and the ECTC’s European… BronTerrorist and extremist chants used to woo recruits – focus of latest Europol Referral Action Day
The arrests took place on in the early hours of 17 May in Haarlem and… BronThree arrested in the Netherlands for ATM explosion spree in Germany
The extension is based on a procedure following the decision of the Management Board of… BronCatherine De Bolle appointed to a second term as Executive Director of Europol
Europe’s role in international drug production and trade is changing, according to new analyses released… Bron2022 EU drug markets analyses from Europol and the EMCDDA
On 25 April, Europol supported a series of actions carried out simultaneously in the Netherlands… BronGun smugglers behind mail order service arrested in Poland and the Netherlands
Three individuals have been arrested as the result of an action day in Malaga, Spain,… BronThree German fugitives arrested in Spain for providing shadow banking system to criminals
The Romanian Police (Poliția Română) and the United Kingdom Northamptonshire Police, supported by Europol and… BronViolent labour exploitation gang busted in Romania and the UK
To be presented in Brussels on 6 May, the analyses combine data from Europol’s operational… BronNew Europol and EMCDDA Analyses of the European Drug Market
Recommendations for tackling criminal uses of deepfakes Much of the deepfake content created today is… BronEuropol report finds deepfake technology could become staple tool for organised crime
The two suspects were arrested at their homes in Barcelona and El Masnou on 20… BronSpain arrests two for supplying conflict zones with weapons
On 26 April, a total of 109 senior officials from law enforcement, judicial authorities and… BronEuropol and UEFA hold first international conference on match-fixing in football
This operation targeted the European and South American drugs and money-laundering infrastructure of a large… BronCocaine lords targeted in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
Launched in 2015, RaidForums was considered one of the world’s biggest hacking forums with a… BronOne of the world’s biggest hacker forums taken down
Today Ireland’s national police force, An Garda Síochána, launched the criminal justice initiative ‘cooperating at… BronKinahan organised crime group sanctioned by US Department of the Treasury
In the framework of Operation Oscar, initiated by Europol’s European Financial and Economic Crime Centre,… BronEU-wide operation targeting criminal assets in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
French Border Police initiated the investigation in January 2021, although investigators suspect that the network… BronHuman trafficking gang exploiting South American victims busted in France and Spain
On the action day, 7 April 2022, law enforcement authorities raided multiple locations across Europe… BronTackling hate crime across Europe: second joint action day targets over 170 individuals
We are therefore proud that our commitment to sustainability has been recognised through the EU… BronEuropol awarded top European standard for its environmental performance
Today, Europol hosted an EMPACT meeting to focus on intelligence and operational actions linked to… BronA common response to serious and organised crime linked to the war in Ukraine
An investigation by the Upper Austrian Regional Criminal Office (Landeskriminalamt Oberösterreich), the Austrian Federal Police… BronFour arrested for forcing vulnerable victims to beg
The forum targets organised crime threats against the NextGenerationEU recovery fund. Representatives from EU Member… BronNextGenerationEU – Law Enforcement Forum
Coming at the request of these countries, Europol now has operational teams in Lithuania, Poland,… BronWar in Ukraine: Europol deploys operational teams to all frontline partner countries
The Romanian Police (Poliția Română) and the United Kingdom Intelligence Directorate, supported by Europol and… BronLove me not: human traffickers earned up to EUR 1 800 per day per victim
