European law enforcement agency Europol has issued a warning regarding a rising trend of highly dangerous museum heists specifically targeting gold and jewelry collections.

A police union raised concerns about skin damage caused by wearing anti-stab vests over uniforms, while capital city authorities clarified that the gear is not intended for post-threat deployment.

Europol has observed a rapid increase in museum thefts, noting a trend towards more violent methods used by perpetrators and the recruitment of offenders through social media platforms.

Joseph Muscat’s disgraced former chief of staff, Keith Schembri, reportedly leaked sensitive Europol intelligence related to the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination investigation and an unpublished court decree concerning 17 Black to Yorgen Fenech.

A police vehicle in Romania ignited during a car chase, prompting the Europol union to call for safer and more high-performance patrol cars for officers.

Mai multe persoane din Buhuşi, nemulţumite că un tânăr de 18 ani care îşi agresase iubita pe stradă a fost dus la Poliţie pentru audieri, s-au strâns în faţa sediului instituţiei, au înjurat, au…

Plans to expand Europol's data processing powers, the EU's police agency, pose a 'serious risk' to people's privacy, warned the European Data Protection Supervisor, Wojciech Wiewiórowski.

A major criminal network, which earned millions from human and drug smuggling, has been dismantled in an extensive international operation supported by Europol and led by Spain.

Icelandic police are participating in Europol's OTF GRIMM action group, which combats the recruitment of child contract killers. The group targets opponents of the Iranian clerical regime and criminal gangs like Foxtrot.

Europol has revealed the 'Foxtrot' criminal network, reportedly linked to Iran, which uses social media to recruit teenagers for paid assassinations across Europe.

Europol provided SKY ECC material to Montenegrin prosecutor Saša Čađenović in July 2021, suggesting that police operatives Petar Lazović and Ljubo Milović were involved in drug and cigarette smuggling, but the then-Supreme State Prosecutor's Office decided there was no prosecutable offense.

Europol is actively working to dismantle 'The Com' network, which is involved in the online exploitation and abuse of victims, including minors, and has supported international actions targeting violent extremism platforms.

Suspended special prosecutor Čađenović highlighted the need to investigate who among the officials, couriers, and cabinet of chief special prosecutor Vladimir Novović had access to the Europol report while Katnić was in office.

An international organized crime group suspected of operating multiple laboratories for the mass production of amphetamines has been completely dismantled. The operation was a major cross-border effort supported by Europol, targeting labs in Germany and the Netherlands.

The Serbian Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (TOK) claims it does not have access to Sky ECC transcripts provided by Europol to the Ministry of Interior, raising questions about the prosecution's capabilities, especially after KRIK published transcripts implicating former football federation president Siniša Kokeza.

Eurojust, in collaboration with Europol and through the Criminal Justice Project for the Western Balkans, has launched Operation Flying Bride. This new initiative aims to coordinate and strengthen investigations related to Sky ECC encrypted communication evidence in the region.

The BiH Border Police, through Europol and following media reports, officially requested information from the Croatian Ministry of Interior regarding the illegal transport of furniture using an official BiH Border Police vehicle across a border crossing.

Europol has announced that a large-scale investigation into 'drug-facilitated rapes' has identified more than 150 victims and perpetrators. This form of abuse involves victims being drugged before being assaulted.

An article critiques Liya Yu's concept of 'NeuroPolitics,' which proposes using neurology to 'eradicate' anti-liberal affections through targeted brain region training, describing it as a shallow positivism with questionable justifications.

A new Europol report indicates that criminals have learned to operate openly by exploiting digitalization, with over 700 networks comprising more than 400,000 members active across Europe.

The European Commission is proposing the largest reform of Europol and Eurojust in 25 years, aimed at strengthening the fight against organized crime and cyber threats. This initiative seeks to modernize European law enforcement capabilities.

Cyprus Justice Minister Costas Fytiris stated that European cooperation in combating crime yields tangible results beyond political objectives. He made these remarks while addressing the 148th meeting of the Europol Management Board in Nicosia.

French authorities, supported by Europol and Swiss federal police, have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network that was smuggling high-quality counterfeit and modified firearms from Turkey into the European Union, with the leader operating from prison.

Europol announced the dismantling of a Kosovo drug clan, leading to the arrest of five key members in a coordinated action following a three-year investigation.

Europol has successfully dismantled a criminal network involved in cryptocurrency money laundering, with the service, known as AudiA6, suspected of laundering over 336 million euros between 2022 and 2025.

Cypriot police confirmed that electronic devices linked to the Sandy investigation were not sent to Europol for forensic examination, clarifying that Europol reviewed files and findings from Cypriot investigators.

Criminal networks earning millions of euros from illegal access to premium sports broadcasts, films, and TV channels were targeted in a major international operation called "KRATOS 2." The operation was coordinated by Bulgaria with strong support from Europol.

A joint operation by the Spanish Civil Guard and National Police, with Europol support, has dismantled an organized criminal network smuggling undocumented migrants from Algeria to Spain, leading to nine arrests.

Montenegrin police, in collaboration with Europol, have uncovered €2.5 million worth of assets acquired through criminal activities. This international operation successfully identified and seized significant illicit wealth.

Europol has launched a new campaign aimed at locating Europe's most wanted criminals who remain at large. Authorities from 11 countries, including the Czech Republic, are participating in the initiative.

In a major international operation, Europol has removed over 14,200 posts and accounts associated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following the EU's designation of the group as a terrorist organization.

Europol announced an international operation, involving 19 countries including Bosnia, that resulted in the removal and blocking of over 14,000 alleged online terrorist posts linked to the IRGC.

Evrópska löggæslustofnunin Europol greinir frá handtöku Mohamed „Moewgli“ Mohdhi, næstráðanda sænska undirheimagengisins Foxtrot, á vefsíðu sinni í dag eftir að lögregla hafði nýlega hendur í hári…

A Europol-coordinated operation along the "cocaine highway" between the Azores and the Canary Islands resulted in the seizure of nearly 20 tons of drugs and the arrest of 54 individuals over two weeks.

A new Europol report details how cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence, creating subscriptions for pedocriminals, and forming alliances to widen the gap with law enforcement agencies.

A criminal gang suspected of operating an extensive investment fraud network through call centers in Albania has been dismantled in a coordinated operation by European authorities, leading to ten arrests and the seizure of 900,000 euros.

Europol has announced that criminals are increasingly recruiting children through social media and gaming platforms to commit violent crimes across Europe. The phenomenon is rapidly spreading, raising concerns about online safety for minors.

Cypriot police are in an advanced stage of the "Sandy case" investigation, though it is not yet complete, with investigators awaiting findings from Europol and support from the FBI.

Europol has successfully traced 45 Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported. This effort is part of ongoing international investigations into war crimes.

Coordinated investigative efforts by Europol in the Netherlands have led to the discovery of information regarding 45 Ukrainian children believed to have been forcibly removed from occupied Ukrainian territories since the 2022 Russian invasion.

Janos Balla, one of Europe's most wanted criminals, was arrested in Mexico. He was sought by Hungarian authorities, Interpol, and Europol for drug trafficking, and extradition proceedings have begun.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Greece after authorities, aided by Europol data, discovered hundreds of thousands of files containing child pornography. The arrest followed an extensive investigation into the illicit material.

Carl Björkendahl, a crime boss from Porvoo with a history of long prison sentences, is now being sought by Europol after he was released before his sentence and subsequently disappeared. He was supposed to be in prison.

Europol has dismantled a human trafficking network that charged up to €22,000 per migrant, operating between Hungary, France, and the United Kingdom. The operation resulted in eight arrests and the seizure of passports and vehicles.

A Polish MEP from the Law and Justice party, Mariusz Kamiński, has expressed concern over the European Commission's plans to expand the powers of Europol, questioning if it will become a European FBI.

The 'Sandy' case, which has caused significant public debate in Cyprus, requires Europol's assistance to verify the authenticity of evidence as the investigation intensifies.

The Europol union has expressed dissatisfaction that the Ministry of Internal Affairs will organize only one admission session for police agent schools this year, despite a personnel deficit exceeding 20%.

Europol has updated its list of Europe's most wanted fugitives, now including another Slovenian national, 34-year-old Sani Denić. Denić is sought by Slovenian Police for illegal drug and psychotropic substance trafficking, as well as arms dealing.

Europol has dismantled a criminal network operating across Spain, Bulgaria, and Greece, leading to the arrest of 21 individuals suspected of smuggling firearms from the Western Balkans and Turkey into the European Union in exchange for cannabis.

Four individuals have been arrested in Germany following raids targeting a Channel smuggling gang, with Europol confirming the involvement of over 450 officers from the UK, Germany, and Belgium in the operation.

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and Europol have successfully seized cryptocurrency worth €30 million, including Bitcoin, which were identified as proceeds of crime. The seized assets can eventually be sold by the State.

Europol is stepping up its efforts to combat migrant smuggling across Europe, as migrants continue to attempt dangerous journeys via routes like the Greek islands, the Balkans, and the English Channel.

Europol varnar för ”våldsam extremism” i Irankrigets spår. Ett årtionde efter de blodiga attentaten i Paris, Bryssel och Stockholm höjs beredskapen återigen för nya terrordåd.

A 30-year-old Danish man has been identified as an influential figure, participating in 17 out of 40 groups or networks on Europol's 'core of Terrorgram' list.

Europol has conducted its largest operation to date against terrorist propaganda, reporting over 17,000 links and 1,100 hours of content across 40 online platforms.

The Swiss mountain village of Roveredo in Graubünden is grappling with its image after Europol arrested seven mafiosi, four of whom lived legally in the village despite warnings from Ticino, highlighting a long-standing struggle against organized crime.

Portugal participated in a Europol operation targeting organized crime networks involved in illicit waste trafficking across 70 countries, leading to over 330 arrests and the seizure of 22,000 tons of waste in Portugal.

A global Europol operation targeting illegal waste disposal across five continents last year resulted in the seizure of 127,149 tons of waste.

An international operation involving Latvian State Police, Europol, and other partners successfully shut down the global phishing service platform 'Tycoon2FA,' deactivating 330 domains and preventing over 317,600 euros in losses for Latvian companies.

An international operation coordinated by Europol has led to the shutdown of a major internet forum where stolen data was traded and exchanged.

Αλλάζει δραματικά το προφίλ των κλοπών από μουσεία στην Ευρώπη, με τους δράστες να εγκαταλείπουν σε πολλές περιπτώσεις τη διακριτική δράση του παραδοσιακού κλέφτη έργων τέχνης και να καταφεύγουν σε…

Europol has issued a warning about an increase in violent museum thefts, which are specifically targeting cultural treasures and luxury items. The agency advises institutions to enhance security measures to protect valuable collections.

Following the global shock caused by the abuses against Gisèle Pelicot, Europol is actively working to shut down online forums that promote abuse and misogyny, recognizing it as a universal problem.

Europol has warned that criminal networks involved in illegal waste disposal are targeting countries with lenient penalties. In Croatia, an extraordinary session of parliament will be held to address the illegal dumping of hazardous waste in the Gospić area.

Online fraudsters are reportedly impersonating police and Europol to deceive individuals. These scams aim to exploit trust in law enforcement agencies for illicit gains.

Despite 18 months of warnings and protests since Europol discovered toxic waste buried in Gospić, Croatia, tons of hazardous material remain unguarded, raising concerns as thousands are expected to visit the area.

German police, in a coordinated operation with Europol, conducted raids against an organized migrant smuggling network that operated through Croatia, leading to the arrest of three suspects in Serbia, with a Syrian man identified as the mastermind.

One of Sweden's most wanted fugitives, a leader of the notorious Dalen mafia and an associate of the "Pablo Escobar of Sweden," has been arrested after being placed on Europol's most wanted list in May.

A Europol annual report on terrorism reveals that Islamists, anarchists, and neo-Nazis find common ground in targeting Jewish people, with six victims last year and dozens of planned attacks thwarted.

Austria's Green Party is questioning Interior Minister Karner (ÖVP) regarding the country's non-participation in Europol's investigations into international rape networks, specifically Operation 'Medusa'.

The issue of 'chemical submission' is back on the political agenda in Switzerland, with petitioners demanding the country join Europol's Project Medusa to combat online forums dedicated to rape, following a high-profile case.

Europol has issued an alert regarding a 'new face of terrorism' that is being shaped by 'digitalization and fragmentation,' with jihadism remaining the most significant threat.

Europol has successfully dismantled a criminal group involved in migrant smuggling through Serbia, which reportedly had collaborators within the police force. This operation disrupted a significant human trafficking network.

A migrant, whose asylum claim was rejected, fled Ireland to Istanbul before a murder investigation began into the killing of an American mother, prompting an international manhunt by Interpol and Europol.

Romanian police, supported by German authorities, Eurojust, and Europol, have launched a large-scale investigation into an international criminal group accused of defrauding dozens of people by selling non-existent cars, with damages exceeding one million euros.

Approximately 250 police officers, assisted by Europol experts, were deployed in an operation dubbed 'LEO' that successfully dismantled a drug cartel, whose members had earned nearly one million euros.

Europol has arrested 57 individuals across several countries in an operation targeting online planning of drug-facilitated sexual assaults, identifying 156 people including victims and perpetrators.

Europol has launched an investigation into online networks of sexual offenders who allegedly drugged and raped women. The operation aims to dismantle the anonymity these perpetrators have enjoyed, leading to a significant crackdown on such criminal activities.

Icelandic police, in cooperation with Europol and international law enforcement, are investigating a massive cocaine smuggling operation into the country, which they discovered several weeks ago.

An international police operation, supported by Europol and Eurojust, has dismantled an organized criminal network suspected of smuggling large quantities of cannabis from Spain to France via express mail.

Europol announced a major international operation against cybercrime networks using SocGholish, Amadey, and StealC malware, resulting in the shutdown of these networks and the seizure of 41 million euros.

Europol, the European Union's law enforcement agency, is set to receive increased resources, including technological advancements and new offices in member states, to strengthen police cooperation.

Six individuals have been arrested in Serbia as part of the ongoing 'Armageddon' operation, which targets child sexual exploitation online and is part of Europol's 'Python' initiative.

Europol has published a new list of Europe's most wanted individuals suspected of various criminal offenses, which includes two Slovenians, Melisa Smrekar and Mitja Petrič.

Europol has issued a report indicating that children are being recruited into criminal organizations on an 'industrial scale,' highlighting a significant and widespread issue of child exploitation in crime.

Europol announced that seven members of an international network involved in financing the Islamic State terrorist organization have been sentenced to prison terms of five to 15 years in Belgium, along with significant fines.

Police officers from Mediterranean countries convened in Larnaca, Cyprus, for an international meeting under Europol's auspices to enhance cooperation on migration issues and combat smuggling.

Europol, in a major operation involving multiple countries including Croatia, has successfully dismantled nine illegal streaming networks. These networks provided unauthorized access to film and sports channels.

Portugal's Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) expressed pride in the candidacy of the PSP director, Luís Carrilho, for the executive director position at Europol, calling his presence on the shortlist a 'prestige' for the country.

Spanish police, supported by Europol and Serbian authorities, dismantled a transnational criminal network that smuggled Cuban nationals into Spain via the Western Balkans, with the journey costing 3,000 euros from Havana to Belgrade.

Europol is actively searching for a trio suspected of ordering a criminal act, with two Swedes identified on Europol's list and one individual already apprehended in Iraq.

Two dangerous individuals sought by Europol for organized crime, including a suspect wanted by Germany for attempted contract murder, have been apprehended in separate international operations in Turkey and Spain.

Europol supported an international operation that successfully dismantled a large criminal network involved in the production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit medicines and food supplements. Assets worth 17 million euros were seized during the operation.

Europol announced a coordinated action involving 19 countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, which resulted in the removal and blocking of 14,200 online posts linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of an effort against terrorist content.

Europol has added two additional Swedish individuals to its 'most wanted' list as part of an ongoing operation.

Police bank account searches in the "Sandy case" have found no evidence to support claims that large sums of money were moved abroad through companies or through Sandy. Investigators are now awaiting findings from Europol and the FBI.

A Europol task force has made 280 arrests as part of a crackdown on 'violence for hire' operations spreading across Europe.

Europol has issued a warning that criminal groups are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence, leading to more sophisticated cybercrime.

Police investigations into the "Sandy" case in Cyprus are entering a decisive phase, with investigators awaiting bank data, Europol findings, and FBI support.

National cybersecurity and intelligence agencies in Romania and Moldova are warning the public about a surge in scam messages impersonating official institutions such as Interpol, Europol, police, and tax authorities. These fraudulent messages often involve fake legal cases, requests for personal data verification, or urgent financial transfers.

A father-of-three and former Royal Navy officer admitted to additional child sex abuse material offenses while on bail, following an investigation by Yorkshire and Humberside Police and Europol.

A Europol operation has revealed the leader of a cartel whose company, officially trading in bananas and nuts, earned millions through 139 shipments from Ecuador, Colombia, and Ukraine.

Albanian police, in cooperation with Europol, conducted an operation against three call centers in Tirana, arresting seven individuals. The centers are suspected of defrauding European citizens of an estimated 50 million euros, with approximately 900,000 euros and hundreds of devices seized during the raids.

Europol has successfully dismantled a human smuggling network, leading to an arrest in Hungary. The operation targeted organized crime groups involved in illicit trafficking.

A 2.2 million euro tender by the Romanian Police for 'enveloping' and 'printing' services has drawn strong criticism from the Europol Union, which labels the expenditure a 'defiance' amidst other operational shortcomings.

Key evidence, including a mobile phone belonging to a former client of lawyer Nikos Clerides and over 130 disputed digital files, has been sent to Europol's cybercrime laboratories for forensic examination in connection with the Makarios Drousiotis case.

Evidence submitted by journalist Makarios Drousiotis concerning claims of rape against a former supreme court judge will be forwarded to Europol, the European Union agency for law enforcement.

A new Europol center has been established to combat human traffickers, following a slight increase in refugees and migrants due to a new smuggling route between Libya and Crete.

Europol announced the arrest of the leader of an international criminal network, dubbed 'weapons for cannabis', in Sofia, Bulgaria, along with two other individuals, following 18 related arrests in Spain on March 23.

Europol has launched an operation against a violent Scottish criminal gang suspected of drug trafficking across several countries, resulting in 13 arrests.

Europol has launched a new specialized center, ECAMS, to provide operational, technical, and forensic support to member states in dismantling migrant smuggling networks through financial investigations and intelligence analysis.

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), supported by Europol's European Cybercrime Centre, has successfully seized €30 million worth of cryptocurrency in a recent operation.

Portuguese authorities are closely monitoring anarchist movements during the 'March for Life' event, following an old Europol alert and a preliminary RASI report highlighting the presence of anarchist groups in Portugal, linked to a potential attack attempt in Lisbon.

A 30-year-old Danish man has been identified as an influential figure within an alleged terror network, reportedly participating in 17 out of 40 groups on Europol's 'Terrorgram' list.

Europol has carried out its largest operation to date targeting terrorist propaganda distributed via audio content, with Serbia among the participating countries, resulting in 17 reports.

A Europol raid revealed drug mafia connections in Misox, Switzerland, raising questions about the region's shell companies and the effectiveness of information exchange among authorities, despite other areas being considered the true epicenters of Swiss organized crime.

Europol, in cooperation with local authorities across 70 countries, arrested 337 individuals involved in criminal networks illegally transporting and dumping waste, seizing over 127,000 tons of waste.

O objetivo da operação "Custos Viridis" da Europol foi prevenir, investigar, detetar e reprimir práticas suscetíveis de constituir uma ameaça à contaminação dos solos, das águas e do ar.

Europol has issued a warning about a 'high threat of terrorism' and 'violent extremism' within the European Union, citing the escalating conflict in Iran as a major contributing factor.

Amsterdam police, in collaboration with Europol and the FBI, have taken down LeakBase, an online platform for cybercriminals with 142,000 registered users, described as one of the world's largest marketplaces for stolen data.

The Europol Union published images showing severe skin reactions on a capital police officer after wearing mandatory stab-proof vests for eight hours, prompting a response from police leadership regarding safety protocols.

Europol indicates that robberies in European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves using firearms, hammers, axes, and explosives to break into buildings and display cases, and attacking museum staff.

Europol suggests that the use of force and violence during museum assaults indicates a new type of criminal, distinct from traditional cultural goods traffickers.

Europol's annual report on terrorist threats in Europe indicates that six terror attacks were prevented in Austria in 2025, with one Islamist attack attempt not being thwarted.

Montenegro's Customs Administration has achieved its first communication with Europol via the SIENA (Secure Information Exchange Network Application) system, marking a significant step in its development.

Europol has included Andrea Sánchez Antelo, a 32-year-old woman accused of impersonating a doctor in Lugo and A Coruña, Spain, on its list of Europe's most wanted criminals.

A suspect has been arrested in Belgrade in a joint operation by German and Serbian authorities, coordinated by Eurojust and Europol, on suspicion of smuggling at least one migrant through Bosnia and Herzegovina.

An international criminal group specializing in jewelry store robberies in France has been dismantled through a coordinated operation involving Europol and the French Gendarmerie Nationale, with simultaneous actions in Spain and Sweden.

A Europol-coordinated operation involving nine European countries identified 132 violent and extremist content pieces in Portugal and a total of 4340 digital addresses linked to an online community disseminating extremist propaganda.

Europol reported approximately 4,340 internet addresses connected to nihilistic violent extremism and related networks during a multi-week international operation. This action aims to combat the spread of extremist content online.

A network transporting migrants from Greece to Italy via Bulgaria and Romania has been dismantled in an Europol-backed operation, leading to seven arrests. The group was coordinated by Syrian and Egyptian citizens.

Security services are expressing concern over a growing trend of cocaine smuggling in the maritime area between Madeira and the Azores, dubbed the 'cocaine highway' to Europe by Europol. Authorities are considering shooting the engines of smuggling boats to combat this.

Europol's latest terrorism report indicates 45 attacks or attempted attacks in the EU last year, highlighting the emergence of a new generation of young, digitally radicalized perpetrators.

The European Union is proposing an Omnibus fiscal package aimed at reducing bureaucracy for businesses, including those in Romania. Additionally, the EU plans to grant Europol greater powers to respond more quickly to organized crime.

A major international operation against human trafficking, involving law enforcement from 59 countries including Albania and Hungary, has resulted in over 1,000 arrests worldwide, rescuing more than 2,000 victims and dismantling various trafficking networks. Hungarian police specifically arrested 15 suspects as part of this large-scale, week-long operation.

Europol's 'Operation Medusa' has resulted in the arrest of 57 individuals across several European countries, accused of organizing the drugging and rape of their wives and partners.

An international abuse ring has been dismantled, with perpetrators reportedly drugging their partners before sexually abusing them and exchanging experiences online.

A new Europol report details that 731 criminal networks are operating across Europe, comprising over 400,000 members from 118 different nationalities, highlighting the extensive reach of organized crime.

Europol announced Friday that an investigation has identified 731 organized crime networks operating across Europe, involving over 400,000 individuals from 118 different nationalities.

Marius Draudvila, the Deputy Commissioner General of the Lithuanian Police, has been elected as the Chairman of the Europol Management Board.

Europol is set to receive an expanded mandate allowing it to exchange real-time information on cross-border crime with member states, a process that previously often required specific requests.

Inter Europol, the Polish team that won Le Mans, has opened a new headquarters featuring an exotic indoor garden, designed by Katarzyna Szostakowska, offering unique working conditions.

A Turkish arms trafficking ring, responsible for supplying weapons to criminal organizations across Europe, has been dismantled, leading to ten arrests in France. Europol raised the alarm about the network, which funneled weapons from Turkey to various European countries.

An international team of investigators, in collaboration with Europol, successfully dismantled AudiA6, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency money laundering platforms, and its associated dark web forum Dark2Web.

Messages exchanged on the encrypted communication platform Sky ECC were crucial in dismantling a powerful organized crime network in Kosovo. A major Europol operation resulted in the seizure of assets worth 80 million euros.

A major international police operation, led by France with support from Spain and Europol, successfully dismantled a sophisticated facility in Alicante producing counterfeit documents for migrants.

Luís Carrilho, the national director of the PSP (Public Security Police) for two years, has been nominated as a candidate for Europol. The Minister praised his candidacy.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has remained silent regarding Miloš Medenica and the Kavač clan, despite previously stating that Serbian intelligence services know the fugitive is protected by the Kavač clan. Montenegrin police requested verification of this information via Europol but received no response.

Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) and Europol have seized assets estimated to be worth many millions of euros in a joint anti-crime operation, with the exact value to be determined through ongoing investigations.

The Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) assisted in dismantling "First VPN," a service that had been crucial for years in concealing traces of cyberattacks and was central to numerous Europol-supported cybercrime investigations.

Europol has intercepted tens of thousands of incidents related to online terrorist content from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which was designated a terrorist group by the EU in February. The IRGC used its online presence for propaganda, recruitment, and fundraising.

Europol states that jihadism remains the main reference point when considering the human impact of threats. Counting attacks alone does not fully measure the overall threat.

A major Europol operation successfully intercepted an Atlantic drug trafficking route, leading to the seizure of 11 tons of cocaine and 8.5 tons of hashish. This significant bust disrupted illicit drug shipments across the ocean.

A Tirana-based 'mafia call center' with 450 employees has been uncovered for scamming Greeks and other Europeans by posing as investment advisors, with Europol involved in the investigation.

An investigation found that a pro-Russian hacker group is gamifying cyberattacks on Europe with crypto rewards, despite a major Europol-led crackdown.

A foreign national was arrested in Poland with 60 kg of hashish as part of an international operation supported by Europol.

Ten members of the international criminal organization "Black Axe" have been arrested in Switzerland, suspected of cyber fraud. Europol supported the investigation conducted by Swiss and German law enforcement authorities.

Croatian Interior Minister Davor Božinović announced that approximately one hundred false bomb threats have originated from abroad, and Croatian authorities are cooperating with Europol to identify the perpetrators.

Europol, in collaboration with the ICC and international experts, has successfully identified approximately 45 Ukrainian children who were forcibly removed and taken to Russia.

A Europol hackathon has successfully identified 45 additional Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to Russia.

Members of a Balkan drug cartel have been arrested in Montenegro as part of a Europol operation. The arrests shed light on the activities and structure of the criminal organization.

The Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) participated in a global Europol operation targeting cybercrime, making 62 requests to Google for the removal of websites offering illicit services. The operation successfully led to the removal of 59 such pages.

A "spectacular" Europol operation has struck a Balkan cartel, leading to arrests in Montenegro and Germany. Authorities have identified the cartel's leader, whose company reportedly generates millions.

Cypriot police have confirmed that 'Sandy,' a key figure in the Drousiotis affair, has provided a statement to investigators, with evidence already sent to Europol, and her current whereabouts are known.

Phileleftheros newspaper has handed over more than 150 files to police related to the "Sandy" corruption allegations, with all digital evidence being sent to Europol's EC3 cybercrime unit for forensic examination.

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a full investigation into allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, amidst a Europol forensic review, while the government continues to deny claims regarding a key witness.

Cyprus has sent disputed digital evidence related to the 'Sandy' scandal to Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) for forensic examination, according to Justice Minister Costas Fytiris.

A police car caught fire in traffic on a boulevard in Iași, Romania, leading Europol union representatives to accuse authorities of superficial maintenance and ignoring vehicle problems.

Sanija Denić, a Slovenian national, has been placed on Europol's list of most wanted individuals, sought for suspected involvement in an international criminal organization and multiple alleged criminal acts.

Materials gathered by the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior regarding an information leak to crypto queen Ruja Ignatova concerning a Europol operation were sent to the prosecutor's office in September 2025, but no action has been taken to date.

Europol has announced the dismantling of a crucial migrant trafficking network operating between France and the United Kingdom. The network was responsible for supplying nautical equipment to smugglers facilitating illegal crossings in the English Channel.

Europol has launched a new anti-smuggling center aimed at tackling the growing online presence and sophistication of migrant smuggling networks across Europe.

Two packages containing high-value stolen items were found in a container at the port of Thessaloniki during a check, following intelligence from Europol.

Europol conducted a massive operation targeting 373,000 Darknet sites selling child sexual abuse material, leading to the identification of five Swedish individuals.

Five members of a criminal group were arrested in Serbia for allegedly establishing transport companies to smuggle drugs. The arrests were made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in cooperation with Europol and the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime.

Europol has coordinated its largest Referral Action Day (RAD) to date, targeting terrorist propaganda shared through audio content, with Serbia among the participating countries.

Europol has issued a warning about record levels of cocaine smuggling into Europe using sophisticated new methods, coinciding with a rise in cocaine use among Croatians.

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Over 330 individuals have been arrested in a year-long Europol-coordinated operation, 'Custos Viridis', targeting illegal waste exports from the EU, involving 71 countries including Bulgaria.

Following an amateurish explosion outside a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, which caused only property damage, Europol has issued a warning about radicalized lone wolf attackers. The incident highlights the Iranian regime's extensive network, as shown by a foiled attack attempt in 2018.

Europol's 'Candy' operation led to 20 house searches and the seizure of $4 million (around 3.5 million euros) in assets, uncovering an international drug network.

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