Policing and organised crime
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.
Europol, read 6 October 2026, 12:10 — read at the source
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, read 6 October 2026, 12:10 — read at the source
Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands win Europol 2026 Excellence Awards in Innovation
At the European Police Chiefs Convention on 29 September 2026, Europol announced the winners of its 2026 Excellence Awards in Innovation. Law enforcement teams from Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands took home awards for projects that put innovation to work.
Europol, read 6 October 2026, 12:10 — read at the source
Six arrests for smuggling migrants via Schengen airports
Europol supported a migrant smuggling investigation involving law enforcement authorities from 17 countries. The criminal network was also engaged in document fraud and money laundering. The action day on 22 September 2026 in Austria, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom (UK) led to six arrests, 10 house searches, and multiple seizures, including ID documents, electronic equipment, evidence, and…
Europol, read 6 October 2026, 12:10 — read at the source
Protecting citizens, preserving rights
How can law enforcement make effective use of data and technology while ensuring that fundamental rights and the rule of law remain protected? This question was at the heart of the 17th Europol Data Protection Experts Network (EDEN) conference, held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 22 and 23 September 2026 under the theme ‘Do Not Cross: Protecting Citizens, Preserving Rights’.
Europol, read 6 October 2026, 12:10 — read at the source
EU law enforcement chiefs gather to discuss new challenges in EU security
The Convention was opened by Jürgen Ebner, Europol’s Acting Executive Director, and Justin Kelly, Commissioner of the Irish An Garda Síochána.Jürgen EbnerEuropol Acting Executive DirectorOrganised crime itself has become digital by default. Technology is not just an enabler of criminal activity - it is increasingly driving it. We need strong national capabilities reinforced by shared European…
Europol, read 6 October 2026, 12:10 — read at the source
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.
Europol, read 6 October 2026, 12:10 — read at the source
Justice Department and USDA Reaffirm and Expand their Partnership to Protect Competition in Agricultural Inputs
Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), building on the joint progress of the Department of Justice and Department of Agriculture to strengthen competition for agricultural inputs. Under the MOU, the agencies will expand their strong cooperation with respect to food and agricultural inputs, such as feed…
US Department of Justice, 6 October 2026, 12:00 — read at the source
Boats destined for people smugglers seized at East Midlands Airport
NCA and Border Force officers have seized 25 inflatable boats that were destined to be shipped to cross-Channel people smugglers.
UK National Crime Agency, 6 October 2026, 08:44 — read at the source
Policy and cooperation
Airports to go contactless in major boost for UK passengers
New contactless technology set to deliver speedier and smoother journeys through UK airport eGates while maintaining border security.
UK Home Office, 6 October 2026, 16:42 — read at the source
Security Council 1518 Sanctions Committee Removes One Entry from Its Sanctions List
On 5 October 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) removed the following entry from its Sanctions List of individuals and entities:
United Nations — meetings coverage and press releases, 6 October 2026, 15:59 — read at the source
Daily News 06 / 10 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 06 Oct 2026 Belgium and Czechia receive first payments under SAFE defence instrument Today, Belgium and Czechia received their first payments under the Security Action for ...
European Commission press releases, 6 October 2026, 13:26 — read at the source
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