From terrorist attacks, border incidents and large-scale accidents to floods and fires: responding to cross-border emergencies requires agile and fluid teamwork and reliable communication. The European Union Critical Communications System (EUCCS) is a key initiative for achieving a safer and better-connected Europe in emergency situations. It will integrate the communication systems used by emergency services […]
34 arrests in Spain during action against the ‘Black Axe’ criminal organisation
The Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), in close cooperation with the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (Bayerisches Landeskriminalamt) and with the support of Europol, has conducted an operation against the international criminal organisation ‘Black Axe’. The action resulted in 34 arrests and significant disruptions to the group’s activities. Black Axe is a highly structured, hierarchical […]
Internships – Europol – The Netherlands
Europol offers annual internships providing individuals with the opportunity to learn about the agency’s activities and apply their skills and knowledge. Eligibility Be a national of an EU Member State, reach the age of majority in the country of origin, have education relevant to Europol’s tasks, possess very good English and satisfactory knowledge of another […]
Fourteen young victims of “lover boys” saved in Spain with support from Europol and Eurojust
The Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) and the Romanian Police (Poliția RomFourteen young victims of “lover boys” saved in Spain with support from Europol and Eurojustână), supported by Europol and Eurojust, have dismantled a criminal network involved in human trafficking for sexual exploitation. The investigation resulted in simultaneous action days in Romania and Spain between […]
Council and European Parliament reach agreement on boosting police cooperation in Europe
Negotiators from the Spanish presidency of the Council and from the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on updating an EU law which facilitates automated data exchange fo Fighting crime is a joint interest and responsibility. Today’s deal will improve European citizen’s security when the police can quickly run searches for DNA, fingerprints, facial […]
Syrian gang leader arrested with 14 other suspects in Spain
Europol supported the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) in dismantling an organised criminal network smuggling migrants from Syria to the EU. Law enforcement authorities from France, Germany and Norway were also involved in the investigation. The investigation revealed that the criminal network, possibly active since 2017, was involved in a wide range of illegal activities, […]
HORIZONTE EUROPA: Effective fight against illicit drugs production and trafficking
Expected Outcome Projects’ results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes: Improved and complete intelligence picture of security practitioners and policy-makers on drug production and trafficking, such as modus operandi, both offline and online, including the whole chain of trade, cross-border dimension, new trends, prevention of illicit drug market, new […]
Spanish authorities clamp down on lavish lifestyle of criminal group
Spanish authorities have arrested 10 persons suspected of being involved in drug trafficking and money laundering in the second phase of an operation supported by Europol. The Guardia Civil carried out house searches in a number of cities, which led to the disruption of a criminal network providing financial and technical support to other criminal […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Effective fight against trafficking in human beings
Expected Outcome Projects’ results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes: Security practitioners and policy makers are provided with an improved and more complete intelligence picture of trafficking in human beings, such as modus operandi, both offline and online, including the whole trafficking chain, cross-border dimension, new trends, relations with […]