Europol is the leading EU agency for law enforcement cooperation. Its vast expertise will be invaluable for investigating Russia’s international crimes. Discussed Europol’s involvement in the JIT with Executive Director Catherine De Bolle. 1/2

The way to write a thriller is to ask a question at the beginning, and answer it at the end. Don't miss tomorrow's press conference on #Encrochat aka Operation EMMA and get answers to some open questions. Livestream on Europol's website: 🔜 europol.europa.eu/operations-ser…

🔴📽️ Watch live: #Encrochat press conference. Deputy Executive Director Operations Jean-Philippe LECOUFFE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 joins 🇫🇷 & 🇳🇱 authorities in presenting results from Operational Task Force EMMA, which led to the takedown of the encrypted communications tool in 2020. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Europol legt die Bilanz der #Encrochat-Ermittlungen vor faz.net/aktuell/gesell… David Klaubert

🌍 Organised crime groups worldwide illegally used the encryption tool #EncroChat. 🛑 The successful takedown in 2020 sent shockwaves through the criminal underworld. Three years on, here are the highlights of Operational Task Force EMMA, led by 🇫🇷 Gendarmerie nationale & 🇳🇱 Politie Nederland ⤵️

"How fentanyl changed the game for Mexico’s drug cartels", good article by Christine Murray ft.com/content/5d0307…

🚨 Just published: Europol’s inaugural threat assessment on financial and economic crimes. “The Other Side of the Coin” uses insights and case examples to analyse the threats posed by money laundering, criminal finances & corruption. Download it here ⤵️ europol.europa.eu/publications-e…

👮‍♂️👮‍♀️ Press point by Commissioner Ylva Johansson and Executive Director of Europol Catherine de Bolle, on the first flagship report of the European Financial and Economic Crime Centre 📸 europa.eu/!nqMhd7 🎥 europa.eu/!nyxbW7

Today Europol published its inaugural threat assessment on financial and economic crimes. Big thanks to EC spokeswoman on home affairs Anitta M. Hipper for chairing the press point with Executive Director DeBolle at Berlaymont. europol.europa.eu/media-press/ne…

The term child pornography is still widely used by journalists. However, child sexual abuse is a serious criminal offence against children. Referring to it as pornography puts the focus on how the materials are used, as opposed to the impact they have on children. Please adapt!

🚔 Less than a week into our annual #EUMostWanted campaign & we have our first arrest! 👏👏 💪 The fugitive, wanted for a crime committed in Spain, was arrested in Germany following a tip from our website. 🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏿‍♂️Can you #BeOurNextHero? Visit ⤵️ eumostwanted.eu/be-our-next-he…

Europol welcomes today's announcement about increasing our capacity to fight migrant smuggling. We've advised Member States to maximise the use of Operational Task Forces to target the most relevant migrant smuggling networks & the High Value Targets leading them.

🚨 Europol & law enforcement from 10 countries disrupt world’s biggest ransomware operation. 💻 LockBit, seen as the world’s most prolific and harmful ransomware, caused billions of euros worth of damage. More information ⤵️ europol.europa.eu/media-press/ne…

⚠️ 5 High Value Targets arrested & 1 of the largest cross-channel migrant smuggling networks is halted. 🚨 Europol’s Operational Task Force Wave leads to a total of 19 arrests and 28 locations searched. Press release ⤵️ europol.europa.eu/media-press/ne…

🇧🇪Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians visited Europol, together with Annelies Verlinden yesterday. They met with the Belgian community at Europol & were briefed on our work fighting serious and organised crime. Find out more⤵️ europol.europa.eu/media-press/ne…

Today is the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers. We pay tribute to those who have given their lives in the line of duty. They placed public service above their own safety, protecting future generations. Join us in honouring them.

Kluger thread zur gestrigen Nacht von Richard C Schneider @richardcschneider.bsky.social

Today @ EU Vs Crime: "We reaffirm Europol’s driving force: every operation we undertake, every partnership we forge, & every innovation we embrace is to ensure the safety & security of our communities.” Executive Director De Bolle. More⬇️ europol.europa.eu/media-press/ne… #EUROPOL25

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