Gunfire and snow chase to stop a car loaded with contraband cigarettes
Botoșani border policemen with support of their colleagues from the Botoșani Police carried out a specific action to combat cigarette
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Cross Border Crime
International criminal network of car thieves responsible for stealing 28 luxury cars arrested
Close cooperation between Lithuanian and German authorities, together with support from Europol and Eurojust, has led to the dismantling of
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Sting operation leads to Brazil arrest of one of South America’s most wanted fugitives
Diego Nicolás Marset Alba, a reputed drug kingpin and brother to the leader of the “Primer Cartel Uruguayo” cartel, was
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Europol warning on the criminal use of Bluetooth trackers for geolocalisation
For the past several years, Europol has been observing a growing crime phenomenon: the use of Bluetooth trackers in organised
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Paper trail ends in jail time for 1,013 money mules
Law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, in collaboration with Europol, Eurojust, INTERPOL and several private industry partners, have once again
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The Spanish National Police dismantles an international criminal organization specialized in illicit vehicle trafficking
Spanish National Police has dismantled an international criminal organization dedicated to illicit vehicle trafficking. A total of 19 people have been
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Your latest issue of Border Security Report has arrived
Please find here your downloadable copy of the November/December 2023 issue of Border Security Report for the latest views and
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Operation Mobile 6 puts the brakes on car thieves
Europol supports Frontex-led operation resulting in the recovery of 505 stolen cars, 16 boats and 2 000 stolen vehicle parts
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Global illicit medicines targeted by INTERPOL operation
The results of a major operation to crack down on illicit medicines across 89 countries have been announced today. The
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2,040 tonnes of illegal pesticides seized and 21 suspects arrested in global operation
Eighth edition of annual joint effort between public and private sector marks the largest seizure of fake or illegal pesticides
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Future of policing main focus as police chiefs meet at Europol
Top law enforcement officials from Europe and key partner countries convened at Europol’s headquarters last week to discuss the new
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INTERPOL calls for a common security agenda for a safer Africa
Addressing the growth in transnational organized crime and increasing terrorism, police representatives from across Africa are attending INTERPOL’s 26th African
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The Spanish National Police receives a delegation of 19 border specialists to demonstrate police cooperation practices
Lats week the Spanish National Police received a delegation of 19 border specialists, from Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, to demonstrate
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Your latest issue of Border Security Report has arrived
Please find here your downloadable copy of the September/October 2023 issue of Border Security Report for the latest views and
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Operations co-funded by the EU lead to 197 arrests in Spain
Europol has supported the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) in 29 investigations, co-funded by EU financial mechanism. The operations, in
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ABF targets Townsville in high-visibility border blitz
The Australian Border Force (ABF) staged a week of action in Townsville last week, focused on ensuring proper processes for
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New Europol report shines light on multi-billion euro underground criminal economy
Europol’s inaugural threat assessment on financial and economic crimes leverages operational insights and strategic intelligence contributed by EU Member States
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US CBP officers seize over $300K at the Hidalgo International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $331,660 in undeclared currency from
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