Network smuggling migrants between Spain and France busted in Marseille
Europol supported the French National Police (Police Nationale/OLTIM) and the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) in dismantling an organised criminal
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International law enforcement strike against multimillion-euro healthcare fraud network
An international law enforcement operation coordinated by Europol has dismantled a criminal network behind a large-scale healthcare subsidy fraud in
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Strategic partnerships: Europol boosts cooperation with Latin America
On 7 March 2025, Europol welcomed ministerial delegations from the Latin American Committee for Internal Security (CLASI) to its headquarters
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EU and Brazil sign international agreement to fight organised crime and terrorism
The European Union (EU) and Brazil have signed an agreement that strengthens the partnership between Europol and Brazilian law enforcement,
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First meeting of the GCC-European Directors General of Criminal Investigations
On 5-6 February 2025, senior law enforcement officials from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, EU Member States, GCCPOL and Europol
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Supplier of small boats to human smugglers arrested
During an international action, a major supplier of small boats to human smugglers was arrested in the Netherlands. Dutch, Belgian
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50 arrests after cocaine-laden sailboat intercepted in the Caribbean
39 individuals were arrested on 24 June in Spain, Norway, Poland and UK after cocaine worth an estimated EUR 45
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15 arrested for arranging sham marriages in Cyprus
On 29 January, Europol’s Operational Task Force (OTF) Limassol carried out an action day led by Cyprus, involving Latvia and
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Europol supports EMPACT action week at 61 airports across 36 countries worldwide
Europol supported a Spanish-led action week targeting drug trafficking via airports, which focused on checks of passenger and cargo traffic
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New report: Heroin and other opioids pose substantial threat to health and security in Europe
What are the latest changes in the EU opioids market? How are global geopolitical developments impacting supply? Are heroin trafficking
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38 arrests in action against agricultural labour exploitation
Between 13 and 21 September 2023, Europol and the European Labour Authority supported Europe-wide coordinated action days against human trafficking
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Amphetamine: new analysis on Europe’s most common synthetic stimulant highlights sophisticated EU-based production and environmental concerns
Amphetamine is the most common synthetic stimulant available in Europe, constituting a large and stable market worth a minimum of EUR
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Alleged drug baron coordinating drug production in Europe is arrested in Colombia
On 18 July 2023, a fugitive wanted by the Netherlands has been arrested in Tulua, Colombia, following a complex intelligence-led
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27 food fraudsters arrested in Lithuania and Italy
A two-part investigation across several EU Member States has unveiled a criminal network who operate by reintroducing expired food into
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Spotlight report: migrant smuggling networks and their methods
The facilitation of illegal immigration and trafficking in human beings continue to be among the most serious criminal threats facing
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Europol Strategy adopted by Management Board – “Delivering Security in Partnership”
The Europol Management Board has now adopted the Agency’s updated corporate strategy. The document, entitled “Delivering Security in Partnership”, came
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Syrian gang leader arrested with 14 other suspects in Spain
Europol supported the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) in dismantling an organised criminal network smuggling migrants from Syria to the
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43 members of Italian organised crime arrested
43 members of the criminal network ‘Ndrangheta were arrested in the early hours of 27 June in a joint operation
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