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From Vietnam to the EU by air: 8 arrested in a migrant smuggling sting across Europe " The investigation led to actions in France, Germany and Hungary
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (75+ words) On 30 March 2026, a coordinated international French-led operation, which was supported by Europol and involved law enforcement and judicial authorities from Germany and Hungary, led to the dismantling of a Vietnamese migrant smuggling network. The criminal organisation operated across several European…...
IOCTA 2026 " The evolving threat landscape: how encryption, proxies and AI are expanding cybercrime " Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2026
1+ week, 2+ day ago (14+ words) IOCTA 2026 " The evolving threat landscape: how encryption, proxies and AI are expanding cybercrime'Europol...
Guns-for-cannabis network hit: Europol high-value target arrested in international action " A total of 21 suspects targeted as coordinated action unfolds across Bulgaria, Greece and Spain
1+ week, 3+ day ago (13+ words) Guns-for-cannabis network hit: Europol high-value target arrested in international action'Europol...
Major operation targets one of Scotland's most violent crime networks
1+ week, 6+ day ago (11+ words) Europol...
Combatting child sexual exploitation depends on Online Service Providers' ability to report CSAM " Statement by Europol's Executive Director Catherine De Bolle
1+ week, 6+ day ago (13+ words) Combatting child sexual exploitation depends on Online Service Providers' ability to report CSAM'Europol...
Small boats supply chain disrupted: 21 arrested for supplying Channel smugglers with nautical equipment " German police seized 11 boats, an engine and inner tubes during coordinated raids of premises controlled by the network
2+ week, 1+ day ago (278+ words) Crime areas and key topics we tackle, including EMPACT priorities, and intelligence sharing. How we work and collaborate with Member States, external partners and networks. Our procurement, employment packages, open vacancies and how to apply to them. Latest press releases…...
Central Mediterranean: 10 migrant smugglers targeted " Digital Action Days result in over 1 500 new leads to potentially locate primary suspects linked to migrant smuggling, human trafficking and extreme violence
2+ week, 1+ day ago (63+ words) On 18 and 19 March 2026, Europol hosted a digital action day under a dedicated Joint Team targeting migrant smugglers operating along the Central Mediterranean route. More than 30 experts from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the Office of the Prosecutor…...
The grip on migrant smuggling tightens: new department at Europol to step up the fight " With the new European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling, Europol will focus more on data-driven, OSINT and financial investigations to tackle the criminal networks behind migrant smuggling at scale
2+ week, 2+ day ago (69+ words) Today, Europol has launched its new European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling (ECAMS), stepping up the European Union fight against migrant smuggling networks that are threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands of migrants each year. Active across continents, these criminal…...
Five-country operation targets cigarette smuggling network operating from the UK
2+ week, 2+ day ago (11+ words) Europol...
Help4 U: A lifeline for young people facing online sexual abuse
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (70+ words) Help4 U is a digital platform designed to centralise protection and support for children and young people facing sexual violence and online harm. Developed to make help accessible, clear and safe, Help4 U provides direct assistance to victims and guidance for those…...