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Europol and European Labour Authority strengthen cooperation against labour exploitation The Working Arrangement formalises cooperation that has already demonstrated its value through joint involvement in EMPACT activities. It provides a framework for the exchange of strategic information to strengthen collaboration in areas of shared interest, and the development of further areas of cooperation.Jürgen EbnerEuropol Acting Executive DirectorLabour exploitation is not simply a labour law issue - it can be a...

Europol celebrates the International Day of Police Cooperation On 7 September, Europol is marking the International Day of Police Cooperation together with its partners to recognise the central role our network plays in tackling the most serious threats against the EUs internal security.Connecting investigators, expertise, and information across national boundaries is at the heart of Europol. When those connections are strong, law enforcement is better equipped to respond...

Drug trafficking investigation leads to some of the worlds biggest underground bankers The investigation, led by the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) and supported by Europol, has resulted in the arrest of 21 suspects for offences including participation in a criminal organisation, drug trafficking and money laundering.An action day carried out in Spain on 22 July 2026 resulted in the arrest of 15 suspects. Spanish authorities also issued 19 international arrest warrants...

Thousands of horses caught up in Europe-wide trafficking scheme Europol has supported a major operation against a criminal network suspected of trafficking horses across Europe using falsified documents and manipulated microchips to conceal the animals true identities.

Crackdown on Italian organised criminal network involved in large-scale euro counterfeiting Europol has supported an international operation targeting a criminal network linked to the Italian mafia-type organisation Camorra. The operation, coordinated by the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office and the Stuttgart Public Prosecutors Office, resulted in the execution of six arrest warrants and simultaneous searches of 16 residential and commercial properties across Germany, Italy, and Spain. In Germany, two illegally held pistols with ammunition were seized, as well as counterfeit euro banknotes of Italian origin linked to the so-called Napoli Group. Furthermore, the officers in the field seized 16 phone mobiles and storage devices.

Andorran Police joins Europols secure communication network Through this connection, the Andorran Police will be able to securely share law enforcement information with Europol and a wide network of European and international partners.This Memorandum of Understanding builds upon a Working Arrangement signed between Andorra and Europol in 2021. Joining a community of over 300 liaison officersThe agreement will bring Andorra closer to one of Europols greatest strengths:...

SIRIUS SPoC network meets as EU enters new era for electronic evidence The 7th SIRIUS Single Point of Contact (SPoC) Network Meeting, organised by Europols EU Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) together with the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt), took place in Berlin on 15-16 September 2026.

Seven arrests in Brazil during crackdown on South America-Europe cocaine pipeline Europol has supported law enforcement agencies from Italy and Brazil in dismantling a major drug trafficking and money laundering network linked to the Italian Ndrangheta. The operation, code-named operation EREDITÀ, led to seven arrests and is the culmination of a multi-year investigation into large-scale cocaine trafficking and money laundering between South America and Europe. This success builds on previous Italian and Brazilian operations SAMBA and MAFIUSI, which led to 28 arrests across both countries.

Two-week Europol task force identifies 18 sexually abused children worldwide The Victim Identification Task Force brings together experts from across the globe to combat child sexual exploitation. During the VIDTF, specialists analyse data, images, videos, and intelligence to identify clues that may help identify victims and offenders, or at least help determine the country where the material likely originated.Europol has been hosting VIDTFs since 2014. During that time, the task...

International investigation identifies over 70 potential victims exploited in Indian restaurants The coordinated action conducted on 18 September 2026 led to two arrests. Allegedly, the traffickers forced their victims to work up to 16 hours per day, underpaid them and impeded them from leaving the country. It is estimated that the criminal network generated at least EUR 4 million in illicit profits by underpaying and exploiting the workers.Investigators suspect that the...

Europol and European Labour Authority strengthen cooperation against labour exploitation The Working Arrangement formalises cooperation that has already demonstrated its value through joint involvement in EMPACT activities. It provides a framework for the exchange of strategic information to strengthen collaboration in areas of shared interest, and the development of further areas of cooperation.Jürgen EbnerEuropol Acting Executive DirectorLabour exploitation is not simply a labour law issue - it can be a...

Europol celebrates the International Day of Police Cooperation On 7 September, Europol is marking the International Day of Police Cooperation together with its partners to recognise the central role our network plays in tackling the most serious threats against the EUs internal security.Connecting investigators, expertise, and information across national boundaries is at the heart of Europol. When those connections are strong, law enforcement is better equipped to respond...

Drug trafficking investigation leads to some of the worlds biggest underground bankers The investigation, led by the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) and supported by Europol, has resulted in the arrest of 21 suspects for offences including participation in a criminal organisation, drug trafficking and money laundering.An action day carried out in Spain on 22 July 2026 resulted in the arrest of 15 suspects. Spanish authorities also issued 19 international arrest warrants...

Thousands of horses caught up in Europe-wide trafficking scheme Europol has supported a major operation against a criminal network suspected of trafficking horses across Europe using falsified documents and manipulated microchips to conceal the animals true identities.

Crackdown on Italian organised criminal network involved in large-scale euro counterfeiting Europol has supported an international operation targeting a criminal network linked to the Italian mafia-type organisation Camorra. The operation, coordinated by the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office and the Stuttgart Public Prosecutors Office, resulted in the execution of six arrest warrants and simultaneous searches of 16 residential and commercial properties across Germany, Italy, and Spain. In Germany, two illegally held pistols with ammunition were seized, as well as counterfeit euro banknotes of Italian origin linked to the so-called Napoli Group. Furthermore, the officers in the field seized 16 phone mobiles and storage devices.

Andorran Police joins Europols secure communication network Through this connection, the Andorran Police will be able to securely share law enforcement information with Europol and a wide network of European and international partners.This Memorandum of Understanding builds upon a Working Arrangement signed between Andorra and Europol in 2021. Joining a community of over 300 liaison officersThe agreement will bring Andorra closer to one of Europols greatest strengths:...

SIRIUS SPoC network meets as EU enters new era for electronic evidence The 7th SIRIUS Single Point of Contact (SPoC) Network Meeting, organised by Europols EU Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) together with the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt), took place in Berlin on 15-16 September 2026.

Seven arrests in Brazil during crackdown on South America-Europe cocaine pipeline Europol has supported law enforcement agencies from Italy and Brazil in dismantling a major drug trafficking and money laundering network linked to the Italian Ndrangheta. The operation, code-named operation EREDITÀ, led to seven arrests and is the culmination of a multi-year investigation into large-scale cocaine trafficking and money laundering between South America and Europe. This success builds on previous Italian and Brazilian operations SAMBA and MAFIUSI, which led to 28 arrests across both countries.

Two-week Europol task force identifies 18 sexually abused children worldwide The Victim Identification Task Force brings together experts from across the globe to combat child sexual exploitation. During the VIDTF, specialists analyse data, images, videos, and intelligence to identify clues that may help identify victims and offenders, or at least help determine the country where the material likely originated.Europol has been hosting VIDTFs since 2014. During that time, the task...

International investigation identifies over 70 potential victims exploited in Indian restaurants The coordinated action conducted on 18 September 2026 led to two arrests. Allegedly, the traffickers forced their victims to work up to 16 hours per day, underpaid them and impeded them from leaving the country. It is estimated that the criminal network generated at least EUR 4 million in illicit profits by underpaying and exploiting the workers.Investigators suspect that the...

Europol and European Labour Authority strengthen cooperation against labour exploitation The Working Arrangement formalises cooperation that has already demonstrated its value through joint involvement in EMPACT activities. It provides a framework for the exchange of strategic information to strengthen collaboration in areas of shared interest, and the development of further areas of cooperation.Jürgen EbnerEuropol Acting Executive DirectorLabour exploitation is not simply a labour law issue - it can be a...

Europol celebrates the International Day of Police Cooperation On 7 September, Europol is marking the International Day of Police Cooperation together with its partners to recognise the central role our network plays in tackling the most serious threats against the EUs internal security.Connecting investigators, expertise, and information across national boundaries is at the heart of Europol. When those connections are strong, law enforcement is better equipped to respond...

Drug trafficking investigation leads to some of the worlds biggest underground bankers The investigation, led by the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) and supported by Europol, has resulted in the arrest of 21 suspects for offences including participation in a criminal organisation, drug trafficking and money laundering.An action day carried out in Spain on 22 July 2026 resulted in the arrest of 15 suspects. Spanish authorities also issued 19 international arrest warrants...

Thousands of horses caught up in Europe-wide trafficking scheme Europol has supported a major operation against a criminal network suspected of trafficking horses across Europe using falsified documents and manipulated microchips to conceal the animals true identities.

Crackdown on Italian organised criminal network involved in large-scale euro counterfeiting Europol has supported an international operation targeting a criminal network linked to the Italian mafia-type organisation Camorra. The operation, coordinated by the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office and the Stuttgart Public Prosecutors Office, resulted in the execution of six arrest warrants and simultaneous searches of 16 residential and commercial properties across Germany, Italy, and Spain. In Germany, two illegally held pistols with ammunition were seized, as well as counterfeit euro banknotes of Italian origin linked to the so-called Napoli Group. Furthermore, the officers in the field seized 16 phone mobiles and storage devices.

Andorran Police joins Europols secure communication network Through this connection, the Andorran Police will be able to securely share law enforcement information with Europol and a wide network of European and international partners.This Memorandum of Understanding builds upon a Working Arrangement signed between Andorra and Europol in 2021. Joining a community of over 300 liaison officersThe agreement will bring Andorra closer to one of Europols greatest strengths:...

SIRIUS SPoC network meets as EU enters new era for electronic evidence The 7th SIRIUS Single Point of Contact (SPoC) Network Meeting, organised by Europols EU Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) together with the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt), took place in Berlin on 15-16 September 2026.

Seven arrests in Brazil during crackdown on South America-Europe cocaine pipeline Europol has supported law enforcement agencies from Italy and Brazil in dismantling a major drug trafficking and money laundering network linked to the Italian Ndrangheta. The operation, code-named operation EREDITÀ, led to seven arrests and is the culmination of a multi-year investigation into large-scale cocaine trafficking and money laundering between South America and Europe. This success builds on previous Italian and Brazilian operations SAMBA and MAFIUSI, which led to 28 arrests across both countries.

Two-week Europol task force identifies 18 sexually abused children worldwide The Victim Identification Task Force brings together experts from across the globe to combat child sexual exploitation. During the VIDTF, specialists analyse data, images, videos, and intelligence to identify clues that may help identify victims and offenders, or at least help determine the country where the material likely originated.Europol has been hosting VIDTFs since 2014. During that time, the task...

International investigation identifies over 70 potential victims exploited in Indian restaurants The coordinated action conducted on 18 September 2026 led to two arrests. Allegedly, the traffickers forced their victims to work up to 16 hours per day, underpaid them and impeded them from leaving the country. It is estimated that the criminal network generated at least EUR 4 million in illicit profits by underpaying and exploiting the workers.Investigators suspect that the...