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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 5h

Five central suspects arrested in whole-sale cocaine trafficking case, based on information retrieved from the Sky ECC encrypted communications platform.

Read more: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/five-central-suspects-arrested-in-whole-sale-cocaine-trafficking-case

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 1d

🚔 Organised crime network behind the theft of over 100 high-end hybrid cars worth millions taken down in 🇧🇪🇮🇹🇪🇸

The group used military-style precision, crypto payments and European ports to ship stolen cars worldwide.

🔗 www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 8d

🎙️ It’s International Podcast Day!

If you’ve ever wondered how law enforcement works together to fight international crime, this is your reminder to press play (or replay) on the Europol Podcast.

👉 Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts or visit: europol.europa.eu/media-press/europol-podcast

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 13d

🚨 Major blow to billion-euro glass eel trafficking networks
🔎 21 countries joined forces in #OperationLAKE
🐟 22 tonnes of endangered eels seized
👮 26 arrests
📄 Forged paperwork & global smuggling routes exposed

Read more in our press release ⤵️

www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 13d

🌍 400+ police leaders from 53 countries met at Europol HQ for #EPCC 2025.

From crypto laundering to online recruitment of minors – Europe’s police chiefs tackle today’s biggest security threats.

Panels on:
🔹 Crime-as-a-service
🔹 Follow the money

Read: europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 14d

🇪🇺✨Europe’s most innovative law enforcement projects honoured at the 2025 Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation.

🏆 Winners: Portugal, Germany, Norway

⚖️ Categories: Ethics & Inclusion | Innovative Operation | Technical Solution

🔗Learn more: europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 14d

🔎 Europol hosted the Victim Identification Taskforce, bringing together experts to analyse child sexual abuse material.

🗝️ This taskforce has been a success. How many more children could we safeguard with the right digital tools and keys?

Read: europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 16d

📣 Here they are! The finalists for the #EuropolInnovationAwards in the category “Technical Innovation”

🥇Who will be named the winner? Keep following our channels for the upcoming announcement.

🚀 Learn more about each finalist on our website: europol.europa.eu/how-we-work/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 19d

🚨 4 arrests for smuggling over 600 migrants across the Western Balkans. The criminal network communicated via encrypted messaging applications to keep its criminal activities under the radar.

Read more via our press release ⤵️

www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 20d

🚨 Europol supported authorities in two major operations where suspects trafficked cocaine inside cowhides and used multiple types of vessels. The operations led to the seizure of over 4 tonnes of cocaine and the arrest of more than 60 suspects

More ⤵️

www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 21d

🔎 Criminal analysts drive every investigation's success.
At Europol’s 6th Analysis Conference, we recognised:

🏆 Germany’s @bka – strategic analysis award
🏆 Spain’s @guardiacivil – operational analysis award
👏 Congratulations to the winners

More ⤵️

www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 23d

🚨 VOTE NOW 🚨 The clock is ticking! Voting for #Capture25, the Europol photo competition closes September 19.

👮 We need your help to choose the winning photo, the one that best shows the many ways police forces are #MakingEuropeSafer.

👀Look and vote: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 23d

📣Presenting the finalists for our Excellence Awards in Innovation in the category “Innovative Operations”.

The #EuropolInnovationAwards spotlight law enforcement’s most innovative initiatives and operations.

🥇Let us know your favourite and stay tuned for the next category!

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 26d

From phishing & malware to data leaks, you may be more vulnerable than you think. Especially when working remotely.

📱 Secure your devices
🔒 Protect your data
🚨 Stay cyber aware

Stay #CyberSafe 👉 read the full guide: europol.europa.eu/operations-s...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 28d

🚨 New fugitive added to EU Most Wanted for major ransomware attacks.

💻 Believed to be behind the 2019 LockerGoga attack on a Norwegian aluminium company.

💰 Reward: up to USD 10 million from @TheJusticeDept.

Help law enforcement bring him to justice:

www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 29d

🏆Meet the finalists for our Excellence Awards in Innovation in the category “Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion”

#EuropolInnovationAwards put a spotlight on law enforcement's most innovative initiatives and operations.

🚀Learn more about the finalists: www.europol.europa.eu/how-we-work/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · Sep 8

🚨 Dozens of women rescued from sex trafficking in Austria and five traffickers arrested in Colombia with support of Europol

Read more in our press release ⤵️

www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · Sep 8

Two murder suspects thought they could get away. Less than 48 hours later, they are arrested.

👮 This is what efficient #PoliceCooperation between Europol and several European police services looks like. This is #TheNetThatWorks

▶️ Full story on our LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · Sep 7

It’s International #PoliceCooperation Day! Today, we celebrate law enforcement working together in the EU and beyond.

At Europol, we witness this every day. With 300+ Liaison Officers, representing 50+ countries, we cast a wider net to catch criminal.

Together we are #TheNetThatWorks.

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · Sep 4

🚨 Europol-supported operation leads to 12 arrests in Ecuador last night - 9.3 tonnes of cocaine seized and 26 arrested in total.

Read more in our press release ⤵️

www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · Sep 4

🌐🚨 8 arrested in a crackdown on human trafficking network active across continents. The criminal network, composed mainly of Brazilian nationals, is suspected of exploiting at least 70 victims.

Read more in our press release ⤵️

www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · Sep 3

📣New agreements signed between Europol and Singapore 🇪🇺 🇸🇬

1⃣SIENA Memorandum of Understanding, enabling connection and access to an information exchange infrastructure 24/7.

2⃣The deployment of a Liaison Officer HQ, enabling direct contact with EU Member States & third parties.

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · Aug 29

Today, we unveiled “With Heart and Authority” at our HQ, a #PhotoExhibition which offers a rare glimpse into the work of the Danish police 🇩🇰

The exhibition marks Denmark’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union while reminding us of the many ways law enforcement makes Europe safer ✅

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · Aug 28

🔍 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets, co-organised by The Basel Institute on Governance, Europol and UNODC, will feature a combination of presentations, panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions.

👉 See the full agenda: www.europol.europa.eu/publications...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · Aug 27

Migrant smuggling network dismantled by the Spanish Guardia Civil, supported by Europol, is estimated to have spent over EUR 1 million on boats and gear to carry out large-scale operations. 🛥️

Read more in our press release: www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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