The Hellenic Police have successfully dismantled a major international drug trafficking network led by Albanian leaders, responsible for distributing large quantities of cannabis and cocaine across Europe. The network was also connected to incidents of fan violence and utilized encrypted messaging applications, leading to a cooperative investigation with European authorities.
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In a landmark operation spanning multiple countries, Italian police dismantled a major illegal streaming network serving over 22 million users across Europe. Dubbed "Operation Takendown," the crackdown, which involved international collaboration with Europol and Eurojust, resulted in the seizure of more than 2,500 illegal channels and servers, disrupting a piracy operation generating €250 million monthly. This operation marks a significant victory in the battle against audio-visual piracy and demonstrates the increasing importance of cyber security in law enforcement efforts.
A minor in Cyprus has been identified as the sender of fake bomb threat emails targeting Greek airports on January 7, 2024. Through international collaboration involving Europol and Eurojust, authorities traced the emails to the minor, seizing electronic devices during a search of their home. Charges have been filed against the minor for threatening a terrorist act, and the parents face charges for neglecting supervision.
Authorities across Europe have dismantled a major criminal network involved in tobacco trafficking, with three Greek members arrested during coordinated raids in Thessaloniki and Attica. The operation, led by Europol and Eurojust, targeted gang members across several EU countries, with the suspected ringleader—a Greek citizen—operating from a neighboring country. Police seized evidence including cellphones and handwritten notes, advancing the investigation into the illegal trade.
Authorities in Belgium and Greece have dismantled a network that was smuggling irregular migrants via…