On 18 June 2026, authorities in Czechia, Slovakia and Ukraine arrested 20 suspects believed to have played key roles in a criminal network that sourced large quantities of methamphetamine in Western Europe before transporting the drugs through Poland to Slovakia…
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When violence shapes identities in a larger pool of perpetrators: new Europol terrorism report
Terrorism in Europe is entering a new phase. The latest European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) 2026, published today, shows how online ecosystems are fundamentally reshaping the way terrorist threats emerge, evolve online and materialise offline. Traditional…
28 arrests in international strike against child sexual exploitation
The operation, conducted from late May to mid-June 2026, took place in Canada, Czechia, Germany, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland. It also led to the seizure of more than 460 items, including electronic devices, crypto wallets, drugs and large quantities…
Five arrests for smuggling migrants across the Bulgarian-Serbian green border
The action day led to:5 arrests (1 High Value Target, 2 police officers and 2 associates)5 locations searched;Seizures include: 3 vehicles used for migrant smuggling activities, firearms and ammunitions, a radio station, mobile devices and cash (EUR 5 700 and…
French-Spanish operation targets hazardous waste trafficking network: four arrested
The investigation focused on an alleged cross-border network that illegally transported tonnes of demolition waste from France to Spain, posing serious risks to public health and the environment.During the coordinated action day, simultaneous operations were conducted across several regions in…
Fact Check: Clarifying claims about Europol’s operational processing environments
Recently, online reporting has alleged that Europol operated a “secret” or “shadow” database outside the requirements of EU law and data protection rules.These claims are incorrect and are based on a misunderstanding of Europol's operational setup and legal framework.The reporting…
Europol and Frontex strengthen cooperation with new Working Arrangement
The new arrangement replaces the agreement signed in 2015 and reflects the significantly expanded mandates that both agencies have received in recent years. It establishes an updated framework for cooperation enhancing the secure exchange of information, including for operational purposes,…
Europol supports operation against amphetamine producers
As part of an extensive investigation led by the German Krefeld Public Prosecutor’s Office and Mönchengladbach Police, officers from the North Rhine-Westphalia Police, as well as Polish and Dutch law enforcement conducted coordinated searches at ten locations in Germany and…
Migrant smuggling network using rental cars dismantled across the Balkans
Led by the Greek authorities and supported by Europol, the investigation targeted a criminal network composed mainly of Syrian and Egyptian nationals suspected of organising the illegal transportation of migrants from Greece through Bulgaria and Romania before facilitating their onward…
Europol-led action against nihilistic violent extremist network “The Com”
An estimated 4 340 URLs related to nihilistic violent extremism were referred during the initiative organised by Europol’s EU Internet Referral Unit – EU IRU and the Spanish Intelligence Centre against Terrorism and Organised Crime (CITCO). This successful action complements…