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288 dark web vendors arrested in major marketplace seizure
Dark web, law enforcement on three continents seize EUR 50.8 million in cash and virtual currencies, 850 kg of drugs and 117 firearms
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12 online fraudsters arrested in global operation against counterfeiters
Operation In Our Sites also led to the seizure of €2.6 million worth of counterfeit goods and half a million euro in cash From 1 May 2021 until 14 November…
Europe
Human traffickers grounded in 29-country sweep of European airports and roads
Action days yield further arrests for money laundering, modern slavery, and other crimes Between 8 and 12 November, Europol supported large-scale international action against trafficking in human beings. 29 countries*,…
Europe
How is Europol keeping online spaces safe?
Terrorism is a constant threat to societies all over the world and terrorists’ use of the internet and social media has increased enormously in recent years. Jihadist groups, in particular,…
Europe
Germany, the UK and Europol target violent jihadist websites
A total of 50 websites dedicated to the distribution of online terrorist propaganda and promoting violent jihadist ideology were targeted over the course of a referral action that took place…
Europe
Europol and European Investment Bank sign Working Arrangement
Europol today hosted European Investment Bank Vice-President Kris Peeters for the signing of a Working Arrangement between our two organisations. Mr. Peeters was joined at Europol’s headquarters in The Hague…
Europe
Criminal group behind €45 million money laundering scheme dismantled in Spain
On 6 October 2021, 5 suspects were arrested in the Spanish province of Valencia for allegedly belonging to a criminal organisation that had laundered more than €45 million in Spain.…
Europe
F-gases worth more than € 10 million seized in a week
Cross-border and multi-agency cooperation to ensure the respect of quota restrictions in the European Union Between 20 and 25 September 2021, Europol supported a Joint Inspection Week targeting the trafficking…
Europe
New operation to protect Next Generation EU recovery funds
Launched at Europol, Operation Sentinel will contribute to a concerted response to an expected fraud wave A new EU-wide operation will target fraud against COVID-19 EU recovery funds being offered…
Europe
Spanish Police arrests 5 jihadists on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack
With the active support of Europol’s European Counter Terrorism Centre, the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) has arrested in Barcelona and Madrid five suspected members of an Islamic State cell.…