Summer holidays mean more free time for kids, and more of it spent gaming online. Our message to parents: get into your child's world. 🎮Gaming is where kids socialise today, and where they can also run into harmful content. Read our 9 tips for parents ➡️ https://ow.ly/pNhj50ZoX47

The conversations shaping Europe’s security are happening in Dublin. Europol is attending the Informal Justice and Home Affairs Council, where ministers and key stakeholders are discussing how to strengthen cooperation against organised crime, terrorism and other cross-border security threats.

🚨 Europol supports major operation against amphetamine producers in Germany and the Netherlands. 🔍 Coordinated raids lead to arrests and seizure of evidence in suspected multi-tonne production network. 👉 More: https://ow.ly/5rA950ZoNbX #DrugTrafficking

A new working arrangement between Frontex and Europol 🤝 Signed today, it covers information exchange under strict safeguards, a shared picture of the external borders, and joint action against migrant smuggling and other cross-border crime. 🔗 https://ow.ly/BV9o50ZolVS

🚨 5 arrests for smuggling migrants across the Bulgarian-Serbian green border. A High Value Target and two police officers among the arrestees. The suspects smuggled migrants from Türkiye via Bulgaria and Serbia towards Western European countries. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/RkSN50ZoaQV

🇮🇹 Italy’s leadership in the High Risk Criminal Networks EMPACT project is setting the standard for European law enforcement cooperation! ✅ 977 international investigations launched ✅ 171 joint operational action days ✅ A united front against transnational organised crime

Terrorism in Europe is entering a new phase. The latest EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) reveals how online ecosystems are reshaping terrorism. 🔗 The report is out. Read it now: https://ow.ly/xCiY50ZmWuH #Terrorism

🚨 New EU #Terrorism Situation & Trend Report (EU TE-SAT 2026) reveals how online ecosystems are reshaping terrorism in Europe. Violence is increasingly becoming a means of gaining identity, recognition & belonging. Learn more about the trends that are reshaping terrorism: https://ow.ly/7Cp550ZmTWT

📢 Be a part of Europol's future. Join Europol as Head of the EU Drugs Unit, coordinating complex investigations across Member States and beyond. Deadline: 28 July 🔗 Apply: https://www.europol.europa.eu/work-with-us/careers/open-vacancies/vacancy/1071 #EUCareers #Hiring #LawEnforcement #Security

📢 Leave your mark. Join Europol as Head of Unit for ESOCC or ECAMS, leading a team that builds strategic partnerships and expertise to support Member States. Deadline: 28 July 🔗 Apply: https://www.europol.europa.eu/work-with-us/careers/open-vacancies/vacancy/1072 #EUCareers

📢 Protect people through your work. Join Europol to support Member States in the fight against drugs-related organised crime. Deadline: 28 July 🔗 Apply: https://www.europol.europa.eu/work-with-us/careers/open-vacancies/vacancy/1073

Save the Date! The 17th EDEN Conference on Data Protection in Law Enforcement is coming to Lisbon, 22–23 September 2026! 💡Join the event to discuss EU cloud sovereignty & data protection, violent nihilistic online networks, the role of DPOs in law enforcement and more. 🔗 https://ow.ly/uwZY50ZmlI9

🚨 4 suspects arrested in Spanish-French operation supported by Europol for smuggling hazardous construction waste across the border. Read more: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/french-spanish-operation-targets-hazardous-waste-trafficking-network-four-arrested

28 arrests. 3 children safeguarded. 7 countries united against child sexual exploitation. Read the press release: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/28-arrests-in-international-strike-against-child-sexual-exploitation

Europol and Eurojust organised a pioneering two-day workshop: The [Block]Chain of Evidence (BoE) pilot, a joint mock-trial exercise ⚖️ This exercise brought together law enforcement investigators and magistrates in a role-play setting, helping both communities strengthen their collaboration.

Jorge Rosal Cosano is a Europol expert on online fraud schemes. In this session, he will examine the growing use of generative AI and crime-as-a-service by fraudsters, and the challenges these developments pose for law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals. Register: https://ow.ly/Vkbe50ZkKE9

🚨 1000+ arrests in global anti-human trafficking operation #GLOBALCHAIN. Europol supported 59 countries in tackling sexual exploitation, forced labour & begging. 🌍🔍 Read more: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/1024-arrests-in-global-operation-against-human-trafficking#GLOBALCHAIN

📸 Spread the word about the Europol photo competition! Like, share, and tag photographers who shouldn't miss this opportunity. 📣 Theme: #OneSecurity | Deadline: 14 August Law enforcement officers can submit up to 5 photos 🔗Details: https://ow.ly/yUpo50ZjWjL#OneSecurity

EUDA’s Executive Director met with Europol's Acting Executive Director and discussed future cooperation between our agencies. 🤝Together, we can better tackle drug-related organised crime by combining EUDA's drug market expertise with Europol's intelligence and operational support across Europe.

Join our next live expert session to hear from a Europol expert on how online #FraudSchemes are becoming a growing threat and what it means for law enforcement, policymakers and cybersecurity professionals. ➡️ Register: https://ow.ly/pM4w50ZjY8U#FraudSchemes

Drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) is a crime where drugs or alcohol are used to incapacitate victims rendering them unable to consent. #ProjectMedusa aims to disrupt these online groups, and to support cross-border investigations and prosecutions. Learn more: https://ow.ly/WXO850Zjxqc#ProjectMedusa

🚨Law enforcement from seven countries have identified 156 victims and perpetrators linked to drug-facilitated sexual assaults (DFSA). The operation also generated 274 new investigative leads and uncovered four misogynist online communities fuelling these crimes. 🔗Read: https://ow.ly/mKav50ZjvJO

eu-LISA's Executive Director met with our Acting Executive Director and our Deputy Executive Director of Capabilities. Today, he spoke at Europol’s Information Management Forum. The event connects law enforcement and technology experts to discuss secure data exchange networks and internal security

🌈 As #PrideMonth comes to a close, #JHAAN agencies reflect on a month dedicated to equality, inclusion and diversity. This is an important reminder of both progress made and the work that continues. We remain committed to supporting a more inclusive and equal Europe for all.

📢 A new overview of Europe’s terrorism landscape is on its way. The EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) 2026 is a yearly analysis which highlights the key developments, patterns, and emerging threats. 🔔Sign up to receive a publication notification: https://ow.ly/1BVS50Zi41t #TESAT

🟢 Happening tomorrow! Join us to understand how cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities, supply chains and social engineering. We’ll discuss ransomware attacks, data theft, and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). 🔴 Live on the Europol website: https://ow.ly/I9x550Zi3pa

📢 Join us as a Storage Infrastructure Engineer and help design, operate, and secure the storage systems that support critical ICT capabilities across the organisation. Ensure system performance, and contribute to the engineering of Europol’s ICT infrastructure. 🔗 Apply: https://ow.ly/gIyK50ZhEoE

📢 Join our Information Management Unit and support the roadmap for biometric solutions such as facial recognition, AFIS, DNA systems, and biometric data management. Support the implementation of new capabilities aligned with legal and data protection frameworks. Apply: https://ow.ly/Azfu50ZhE4X

We need continued cooperation between law enforcement, public authorities, and the private sector to tackle these evolving threats. The report maps out the need for innovative tools, trust-based partnerships, and a response to protect EU citizens and institutions. Read: https://ow.ly/GilU50Zhv4s

Once again, we decoded the EU’s most threatening criminal networks. In numbers: 🟦 821 criminal networks identified in 2024 🟦 76% are no longer among the most threatening 🟦 198 networks persist 🟦 533 new networks emerged ➡️ Download the report: https://ow.ly/py1L50Zh3hN

📢 New report on the EU's most threatening criminal networks (MTCNs) Two key insights: 🟦 Law enforcement has successfully disrupted many of the most dangerous networks. 🟦 At the same time, criminal groups continue to evolve within a fast-moving ecosystem. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Z9vR50Zh1B7

🔴 LIVE press conference: 26 June, 11:00 CEST Discover how the EU’s most threatening criminal networks (MTCNs) operate, their connections, and the systemic vulnerabilities they exploit. 🟦 Watch the press conference on europol.europa.eu

The Europol Financial Intelligence Public-Private Partnership (EFIPPP) hosted its 29th plenary on combating corruption. This event brought together experts from different sectors to look at how trusted public-private cooperation can make us more effective in detecting & disrupting illicit activity.

📦➡️🌿 Criminals allegedly used parcel delivery services to move at least 1.4 tonnes of cannabis from Spain to France. Supported by Europol and Eurojust, authorities in 🇫🇷 and 🇪🇸 arrested 10 suspects and dismantled the network. 🔗 https://ow.ly/CV1j50ZggA8 #DrugTrafficking

🇦🇱 Albanian Minister of Internal Affairs visited Europol today 📍 Cooperation with Albania has been particularly strong in countering drug trafficking, organised property crime, firearms trafficking, trafficking in human beings, and online fraud. We look forward to continuing our collaboration🤝

Europol and partners have dismantled the criminal infrastructure behind SocGholish, Amadey, and StealC malware. These tools are used in ransomware, financial fraud, and attacks on critical infrastructure. #CyberAttacks Read more: https://ow.ly/MKTO50ZgfhM

Serious & organised crime is becoming more international and more complex. Today’s proposal kicks off the political debate on the future of Europol and how the EU wants to respond to the increasing criminal threat. We welcome this debate as the legislative process now moves to Parliament & Council.

👀 The cover is revealed. The title is out. The second report in our “Decoding the EU’s most threatening criminal networks” series is coming on June 26 with a new issue titled: “The blueprint of criminal opportunism.” ➡️ Receive a notification when the report goes live: https://ow.ly/zQjT50ZfRJW

📣Press conference: new findings on Europe’s most threatening criminal networks.. 👥 Speakers include the Chief of Cyprus Police, the European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, and the Acting Executive Director of Europol. 📍In person & online Learn more: https://ow.ly/v5xw50ZfPSQ

📢 Michaël De Laet has dedicated two decades to law enforcement, focusing on digital forensics and cybercrime investigations. He leads the EC3 team which supports the biggest international cyber attacks investigations. Register for the webinar: https://ow.ly/UQeK50Ze6W8 📅 30 June 🕒 14:00 🔴 Live

🤝 We have renewed our partnership with INTERPOL with a new set of Joint Key Operational Priorities (JKOP). This collaboration will enhance coordination in key areas like organised crime, cybercrime, financial crime, and counter-terrorism. 🔗Learn more: https://ow.ly/FCPY50Zf6Lr

📢 Join Europol as a Senior Software Developer and help build the digital solutions that support law enforcement cooperation across Europe. Work with modern technologies and collaborate with operational teams to deliver tools that support Europol’s mission. 🔗 Apply: https://ow.ly/G0L550Zeh4c

📢 Join Europol as an Internal Investigations and Anti-Fraud specialist and help safeguard the organisation’s integrity, reputation, and financial interests. Support internal investigations, administrative inquiries, and anti-fraud activities. 🔗 Apply: https://ow.ly/4Rgg50ZegF9

📢 Join Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) as a Malware Reverse Engineer and help combat cyber-dependent crime across Europe. Support ransomware investigations, and develop technical solutions that strengthen law enforcement capabilities. 🔗 Apply: https://ow.ly/ormz50ZegcI

The Director-General of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) visited Europol. Fraud is no longer a niche financial crime. It affects citizens, businesses and public institutions and increasingly intersects with organised crime & cybercrime. 🤝 The OLAF-Europol cooperation continues at full speed.

Several arrests after a Europol-led action week targeting the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) and its support networks across Europe and beyond. Eight EU law enforcement agencies and the FBI collaborated in this counter-terrorism operation. Read more: https://ow.ly/ysAL50Zeep9 #Terrorism

🎙️Join our next live expert session to hear from a Europol expert on how #ransomware is evolving and what it means for law enforcement, policymakers and cybersecurity professionals. ➡️ Register on our website to receive additional information and a calendar reminder: https://ow.ly/htPn50Ze6vl#ransomware

📣 We are launching a #procurement procedure for a framework contract covering ICT Service Desk and Welcome Desk solutions at our HQ in The Hague. 📅 Interested tenderers must express their interest by 20 July. Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/1hKC50Zci0A

Ten arrests. Dismantled trafficking route for counterfeit firearms from Türkiye to the EU. French authorities, with support from Europol and the Swiss Federal Police, carried out action days, seizing over EUR 1.2 million in assets. 🔗 Full press release: https://ow.ly/8VSx50ZcaPq #IllegalFirearms

👮 Each cybercrime prevented translates to countless victims unharmed. On this International Cyber Offender Prevention Day, we want to highlight how the #InterCOP network netwrok joint action is turning prevention into impact. Learn more : https://ow.ly/fo1t50ZbNuW#InterCOP