Politseitöö ja organiseeritud kuritegevus
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…
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 15:10 — loe allikast
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…
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 10:10 — loe allikast
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.
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 10:10 — loe allikast
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 EU’s 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…
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 10:10 — loe allikast
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 Prosecutor’s Office, resulted in the execution of six arrest warrants and simultaneous searches of 16 residential and commercial properties across Germany…
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 10:10 — loe allikast
Andorran Police joins Europol’s secure communication network
Uuendus
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 Europol’s…
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 10:10 — loe allikast
SIRIUS SPoC network meets as EU enters new era for electronic evidence
The 7th SIRIUS Single Point of Contact (SPoC) Network Meeting, organised by Europol’s EU Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) together with the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt), took place in Berlin on 15-16 September 2026.
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 10:10 — loe allikast
The 7th SIRIUS Single Point of Contact (SPoC) Network Meeting, organised by Europol’s EU Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) together with the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt), took place in Berlin on 15-16 September 2026.
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 08:10 — loe allikast
Museum heists turn violent: new Europol report on cultural property theft tactics
The spotlight features some key findings:Increasing violence: Museum thefts are becoming more aggressive, with offenders using tools like sledgehammers, explosives, and firearms to breach premises and intimidate staff.Targeted high-value items: Thieves are increasingly focusing on precious metals, gemstones, and culturally significant artefacts, driven by high market demand and ease of illicit…
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 10:10 — loe allikast
Global public-private operation disrupts Sality botnet active for two decades
An international operation supported by Europol has disrupted the Sality peer-to-peer (P2P) botnet, a long-running criminal infrastructure used to distribute malicious payloads to thousands of infected computers worldwide.The coordinated action, carried out on 31 August 2026 and led by the US authorities, targeted a botnet believed to have been operating for more than two decades. At its peak…
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 10:10 — loe allikast
Drug trafficking investigation leads to some of the world’s 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…
Europol, loetud 17 september 2026, 10:10 — loe allikast
Poliitika ja koostöö
Statement by Commissioner Kubilius at the signature ceremony of the Administrative Arrangement with the Republic of Korea on IRIS²
European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Sep 2026 Dear Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, Our security on Earth increasingly depends on our security in space. That is why we are building IRIS², a multi-orbit con...
European Commission press releases, 17 september 2026, 09:05 — loe allikast
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