🎙️ 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

🚨 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/...

🌍 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/...

🇪🇺✨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/...

🔎 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/...

📣 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/...

🚨 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/...

🚨 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/...

🔎 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/...

🚨 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...

📣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!

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...

🚨 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/...

🏆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/...

🚨 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/...

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

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.

🚨 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/...

🌐🚨 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/...

📣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.

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 ✅

🔍 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...

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/...

On this #InternationalDogDay, we’re celebrating our loyal K9 with (paw)esome throwbacks from past photo competition submissions🐕 A reminder that not only humans work hard to make Europe safer 🐾 Happy International Dog Day! #K9 #WorkingDogs #PoliceDogs

🏧 Suspects of cash machine robberies in Germany and Austria arrested in cross-border action. Austrian, Dutch and German law enforcement authorities, together with Europol, collaborated to perform raids simultaneous in all three countries. ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

📊 Key findings at a glance: the Executive Summary of the EU Terrorism Situation & Trend Report 2025, now available in 20+ languages! It’s an analysis of #terrorism trends across the EU, in brief, in your language🌍 🌐Download it now: www.europol.europa.eu/publication-...

🌐 Europol supported a joint law enforcement operation that disrupted the distribution of counterfeit currency through postal services. This resulted in the interception of nearly one million items with an estimated value of over EUR 66 million. More ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

That’s all it takes for #ViolenceAsAService to happen. 🌐Instigator pays 📲Recruiter sources manpower ⚙️Enabler prepares the ground 🎯Perpetrator takes the risk Europol & partners, through #OTFGRIMM, are working to disrupt this model at every stage: europol.europa.eu/operations-s...

11 individuals suspected of having made at least EUR 1.6 million in profit this year alone were arrested in a hit against illegal fisheries in border region between Spain and Portugal. 🎣 ❌ Read more in our press release ⬇️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

Have you read our main reports of 2025? 📘 EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment 📘 Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment 📘 EU Terrorism Situation & Trend Report Get insights into organised crime, cyber threats, and terrorism 👉 www.europol.europa.eu/publications...

👀A little behind-the-scenes preview of the season finale of the #EuropolPodcast 🎙️Coming soon! 🎧If you haven’t caught up with the rest of season 3 yet, there’s still time. ▶️Catch up on Episodes 1 to 4 via your favourite podcast platform or visit www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

🚨 Calling all #LawEnforcement photographers! Time is ticking to submit your images. Show us how you #MakeEuropeSafer. ⚠️ Deadline: August 8. 📸 Submit now: www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/... #PhotoCompetition #Capture25 #LawEnforcementPhotography

♟️ Human trafficking is organised crime. We will continue to fight back with intelligence, coordination & cross-border action. 💙 On this #WorldDayAgainstHumanTrafficking, we stand with UNODC and law enforcement agencies to #EndHumanTrafficking

🛂 A fake travel agency in Athens was the front for a criminal hub smuggling forged ID documents across Europe. 8 arrests | Forgery lab dismantled | Parcels sent to 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 Greek, German & US authorities took action with Europol support. More ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

The Basel Institute on Governance, Europol and UNODC are proud to present the 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets, taking place on 28–29 October 2025 in Vienna, Austria. 👉 For full details and to register, visit: baselgovernance.org/9crc

🏖️ Going on holiday this summer? Cybercriminals don’t take breaks, and while you are away, you could be more vulnerable than you think. Make sure your devices and accounts are protected before, during and after your trip 📱🔐 Read the full guide here: europol.europa.eu/operations-s...

🤖AI brings efficiency, also for #LawEnforcement. But if we’re all biased, how can we ensure that #AI is used fairly? Our team at the Innovation Lab explored this in a new report on detecting and mitigating #AIbias for Law Enforcement Agencies👮 🔗Read: europol.europa.eu/publications...

🚗 The gang had travelled from Romania to several Western European countries, mainly the UK, and withdrew large sums of money from ATM machines. They later laundered the proceeds by investing in real estate, companies, vacations and luxury products. More: www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

📍🇩🇰 Our Executive Director is at the Informal Meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers, hosted by the Danish Presidency. Meetings like these are crucial for aligning priorities and strengthening collaboration across Europe. It’s what enables us to make Europe safer 🇪🇺 📸 @eu2025dk.bsky.social

🚨 Suspected admin of xss.is, a top Russian-speaking cybercrime forum, has been arrested in Ukraine. The suspect, active for nearly 20 years, allegedly made €7M facilitating cybercrime. 🇫🇷🇺🇦🇪🇺 Operation led by France with Europol support. Read more: www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

🚢 We're at EU Port Alliance Public-Private Partnership Ministerial Meeting 🇩🇰 On the front lines of the fight against drug smuggling & criminal infiltration, we’re tackling the shifting tactics of traffickers and how to design robust anti-trafficking strategies. 📸 @eu2025dk.bsky.social

🚨Last days to register for #EUCrimACon25! If you're an expert in #Cybercrime, #Intelligence, #Cybersecurity, and #DataPrivacy, register your interest now 🔗 www.europol.europa.eu/publications... ⚠️Each request is reviewed individually. Wait for confirmation before booking travel.

Louis Laugier, Director General of the French National Police visited our HQ this week. During the visit we discussed how to strengthen future operational cooperation using the insights from major cases such as SkyECC 👮 ‪With @police-nationale.bsky.social‬, we continue working for a safer Europe.

🚨 Crime is threatening to create lawless spaces. Europol's new concept paper looks at how police can establish an online presence. 🌐 More details in our press release ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

Right on the heels of the French National Day, we had the pleasure of receiving to our HQ: ♦️ Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau 🔶 Director General of the French Police nationale @police-nationale.bsky.social, Louis Laugier 🔷 Director-General of the French National Gendarmerie, Hubert Bonneau

🚨 Europol has supported authorities from Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK in an operation against drug trafficking that led to the seizure of 600 kg of drugs. The gang smuggled cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, ketamine and MDMA into Europe. More ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

🚨 Operation Eastwood targets pro-Russian cybercrime network NoName057(16) and shuts down over one hundred criminal servers in global operation. Read more in our press release ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

🇪🇺 🇯🇴 Signed today: a new Working Arrangement between Europol and the Kingdom of Jordan👏 Jordan is central to the security and stability of the Middle East. Read more in our press release ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

🎯 158 human traffickers arrested and 1 194 victims safeguarded in global human trafficking operation codenamed ‘Global Chain’ – the crackdown focused on trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, forced criminality and forced begging. More ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

🚨 Arrests in Berlin contract killing case Three suspects – including the alleged killer – have been arrested in Romania and Latvia in connection with a fatal 2019 stabbing near Alexanderplatz. Read more in our press release ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...