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Cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand into Europe: Europol highlights growing threat Cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand in Europe has seen a sharp rise, driven by oversupply in legal markets and the adaptability of organised crime groups. A dedicated Europol Operational Taskforce (OTF) has been established to dismantle the criminal networks behind this evolving threat.

Teenager suspected of leading KillSec ransomware group as law enforcement seizes servers and leak site On 30 September 2026, law enforcement took control of KillSec's leak site, securing at least 110 terabytes of data against further unauthorised access. The cybercrime group used the site to threaten organisations with the publication of stolen files unless they paid a ransom.

Ordering violence from abroad: five suspects arrested in Spain, Morocco, and France Five suspects linked to the organisation and recruitment of serious violence have been arrested in Spain, Morocco, and France, in the latest results of the Operational Taskforce (OTF) GRIMM, coordinated by Europol. The arrests in August and September target the upper levels of violence-as-a-service: those suspected of ordering attacks, finding perpetrators and coordinating crimes from abroad. Among those apprehended are fugitives featured on the EU Most Wanted website.

Europol urges early action to protect cryptocurrencies and sensitive data from quantum threats The timing of these capabilities remains uncertain. However, this should not be the main concern. Adapting systems and coordinating security upgrades will take time. Therefore, regardless of the nature of the threats that may emerge, crypto-agility should be pursued proactively to ensure that systems can withstand and overcome future threats while remaining secure.Both reports highlight the need to identify and...

Almost 50 arrested as police target Western Balkan network linked to killings Nearly 50 suspects have been arrested in an international operation targeting a drug trafficking network with Western Balkan members, linked to killings, kidnappings and grenade attacks across Europe.

European and Ecuadorian cooperation leads to 20 arrests in major hit against drug trafficking The operation, codenamed Operation CANTABRIA, underscores the success of strong cooperation between European and Ecuadorian law enforcement agencies, proving that joint efforts are key to tackling transnational criminal networks.Magnus BrunnerEU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration"International cooperation is our greatest strength against drug trafficking. Criminal networks know no borders, and neither can our response. This operation shows what we can...

Keeping pace with e-evidence: New report examines Europe's digital forensic capabilities Coordinated by the European Commission in cooperation with Europol, the analysis draws on stakeholder consultations, dedicated meetings, surveys and contributions from experts at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre.The findings point to common challenges: investigative tools, resources and expertise are struggling to keep pace with the forms and volume of digital evidence created by modern technologiesDigitalisation shaping evidence landscapeDigital information is spread...

5th EMPACT Hackathon leads to the detection of 51 potential victims An international operation involving 40 experts and investigators from 20 countries has identified 51 potential victims of human trafficking, as well as five suspects. Held in Amsterdam from 23 to 25 September 2026, the fifth EMPACT Hackathon against the digital aspects of human trafficking brought together police officers, labour authorities and specialists in online investigations, supported by Europol and Eurojust.

27 arrests and 248 potential victims identified in action week against labour exploitation Europol, the European Labour Authority (ELA), and 34 participating countries today announced the results of an action week targeting human trafficking for labour exploitation. The operation, part of an EMPACT action led by Sweden, brought together police, border guards, labour and social security inspectorates, and tax authorities to crack down on exploitative practices in high-risk sectors such as agriculture, construction, cosmetic services, massage parlours, and hospitality.

Five TEFAF robbery suspects added to EU Most Wanted As of 29 October 2026, five new fugitives, four men and one woman, have been added to the EU Most Wanted list. According to the Limburg Public Prosecutor's Office (Openbaar Ministerie) and the Dutch Police (Politie), all five suspects are involved in the European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) robbery that took place on 28 June 2022 in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand into Europe: Europol highlights growing threat Cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand in Europe has seen a sharp rise, driven by oversupply in legal markets and the adaptability of organised crime groups. A dedicated Europol Operational Taskforce (OTF) has been established to dismantle the criminal networks behind this evolving threat.

Teenager suspected of leading KillSec ransomware group as law enforcement seizes servers and leak site On 30 September 2026, law enforcement took control of KillSec's leak site, securing at least 110 terabytes of data against further unauthorised access. The cybercrime group used the site to threaten organisations with the publication of stolen files unless they paid a ransom.

Ordering violence from abroad: five suspects arrested in Spain, Morocco, and France Five suspects linked to the organisation and recruitment of serious violence have been arrested in Spain, Morocco, and France, in the latest results of the Operational Taskforce (OTF) GRIMM, coordinated by Europol. The arrests in August and September target the upper levels of violence-as-a-service: those suspected of ordering attacks, finding perpetrators and coordinating crimes from abroad. Among those apprehended are fugitives featured on the EU Most Wanted website.

Europol urges early action to protect cryptocurrencies and sensitive data from quantum threats The timing of these capabilities remains uncertain. However, this should not be the main concern. Adapting systems and coordinating security upgrades will take time. Therefore, regardless of the nature of the threats that may emerge, crypto-agility should be pursued proactively to ensure that systems can withstand and overcome future threats while remaining secure.Both reports highlight the need to identify and...

Almost 50 arrested as police target Western Balkan network linked to killings Nearly 50 suspects have been arrested in an international operation targeting a drug trafficking network with Western Balkan members, linked to killings, kidnappings and grenade attacks across Europe.

European and Ecuadorian cooperation leads to 20 arrests in major hit against drug trafficking The operation, codenamed Operation CANTABRIA, underscores the success of strong cooperation between European and Ecuadorian law enforcement agencies, proving that joint efforts are key to tackling transnational criminal networks.Magnus BrunnerEU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration"International cooperation is our greatest strength against drug trafficking. Criminal networks know no borders, and neither can our response. This operation shows what we can...

Keeping pace with e-evidence: New report examines Europe's digital forensic capabilities Coordinated by the European Commission in cooperation with Europol, the analysis draws on stakeholder consultations, dedicated meetings, surveys and contributions from experts at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre.The findings point to common challenges: investigative tools, resources and expertise are struggling to keep pace with the forms and volume of digital evidence created by modern technologiesDigitalisation shaping evidence landscapeDigital information is spread...

5th EMPACT Hackathon leads to the detection of 51 potential victims An international operation involving 40 experts and investigators from 20 countries has identified 51 potential victims of human trafficking, as well as five suspects. Held in Amsterdam from 23 to 25 September 2026, the fifth EMPACT Hackathon against the digital aspects of human trafficking brought together police officers, labour authorities and specialists in online investigations, supported by Europol and Eurojust.

27 arrests and 248 potential victims identified in action week against labour exploitation Europol, the European Labour Authority (ELA), and 34 participating countries today announced the results of an action week targeting human trafficking for labour exploitation. The operation, part of an EMPACT action led by Sweden, brought together police, border guards, labour and social security inspectorates, and tax authorities to crack down on exploitative practices in high-risk sectors such as agriculture, construction, cosmetic services, massage parlours, and hospitality.

Five TEFAF robbery suspects added to EU Most Wanted As of 29 October 2026, five new fugitives, four men and one woman, have been added to the EU Most Wanted list. According to the Limburg Public Prosecutor's Office (Openbaar Ministerie) and the Dutch Police (Politie), all five suspects are involved in the European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) robbery that took place on 28 June 2022 in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand into Europe: Europol highlights growing threat Cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand in Europe has seen a sharp rise, driven by oversupply in legal markets and the adaptability of organised crime groups. A dedicated Europol Operational Taskforce (OTF) has been established to dismantle the criminal networks behind this evolving threat.

Teenager suspected of leading KillSec ransomware group as law enforcement seizes servers and leak site On 30 September 2026, law enforcement took control of KillSec's leak site, securing at least 110 terabytes of data against further unauthorised access. The cybercrime group used the site to threaten organisations with the publication of stolen files unless they paid a ransom.

Ordering violence from abroad: five suspects arrested in Spain, Morocco, and France Five suspects linked to the organisation and recruitment of serious violence have been arrested in Spain, Morocco, and France, in the latest results of the Operational Taskforce (OTF) GRIMM, coordinated by Europol. The arrests in August and September target the upper levels of violence-as-a-service: those suspected of ordering attacks, finding perpetrators and coordinating crimes from abroad. Among those apprehended are fugitives featured on the EU Most Wanted website.

Europol urges early action to protect cryptocurrencies and sensitive data from quantum threats The timing of these capabilities remains uncertain. However, this should not be the main concern. Adapting systems and coordinating security upgrades will take time. Therefore, regardless of the nature of the threats that may emerge, crypto-agility should be pursued proactively to ensure that systems can withstand and overcome future threats while remaining secure.Both reports highlight the need to identify and...

Almost 50 arrested as police target Western Balkan network linked to killings Nearly 50 suspects have been arrested in an international operation targeting a drug trafficking network with Western Balkan members, linked to killings, kidnappings and grenade attacks across Europe.

European and Ecuadorian cooperation leads to 20 arrests in major hit against drug trafficking The operation, codenamed Operation CANTABRIA, underscores the success of strong cooperation between European and Ecuadorian law enforcement agencies, proving that joint efforts are key to tackling transnational criminal networks.Magnus BrunnerEU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration"International cooperation is our greatest strength against drug trafficking. Criminal networks know no borders, and neither can our response. This operation shows what we can...

Keeping pace with e-evidence: New report examines Europe's digital forensic capabilities Coordinated by the European Commission in cooperation with Europol, the analysis draws on stakeholder consultations, dedicated meetings, surveys and contributions from experts at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre.The findings point to common challenges: investigative tools, resources and expertise are struggling to keep pace with the forms and volume of digital evidence created by modern technologiesDigitalisation shaping evidence landscapeDigital information is spread...

5th EMPACT Hackathon leads to the detection of 51 potential victims An international operation involving 40 experts and investigators from 20 countries has identified 51 potential victims of human trafficking, as well as five suspects. Held in Amsterdam from 23 to 25 September 2026, the fifth EMPACT Hackathon against the digital aspects of human trafficking brought together police officers, labour authorities and specialists in online investigations, supported by Europol and Eurojust.

27 arrests and 248 potential victims identified in action week against labour exploitation Europol, the European Labour Authority (ELA), and 34 participating countries today announced the results of an action week targeting human trafficking for labour exploitation. The operation, part of an EMPACT action led by Sweden, brought together police, border guards, labour and social security inspectorates, and tax authorities to crack down on exploitative practices in high-risk sectors such as agriculture, construction, cosmetic services, massage parlours, and hospitality.

Five TEFAF robbery suspects added to EU Most Wanted As of 29 October 2026, five new fugitives, four men and one woman, have been added to the EU Most Wanted list. According to the Limburg Public Prosecutor's Office (Openbaar Ministerie) and the Dutch Police (Politie), all five suspects are involved in the European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) robbery that took place on 28 June 2022 in Maastricht, the Netherlands.