Europol

• Law enforcement dismantle cocaine network from Ecuador to Europe

  An international investigation supported by Europol and Eurojust has dismantled a criminal network suspected of importing cocaine into Europe from Ecuador and other Latin American countries. Investigators link the network to large quantities of seized cocaine, including a recent seizure of over 750 kilos in Antwerp, Belgium.

• 354 dark web vendors and buyers arrested in Europol-coordinated global crackdown

  Europol, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies from 14 countries across the globe, have successfully identified vendors and buyers from major dark marketplaces as part of Operation TorNado, a coordinated international effort targeting cybercrime, drug trafficking, and firearms offences. The operation, which spanned from May 2025 to October 2026, resulted in 354 arrests and hundreds of house searches worldwide.

• 6.4 million victim datasets secured in international operation against malware networks

  Europol, alongside global partners, has dismantled the criminal infrastructure behind Gootloader, CastleRAT, and StealC malware. In coordinated actions, law enforcement seized 235 servers and 257 domains, severely crippling these malware distribution networks.

• EU Most Wanted: 19 fugitives wanted for targeting the vulnerable

  Nineteen fugitives wanted for crimes against children and older people are the focus of a new EU Most Wanted appeal launched on 12 November. Featuring cases from 14 countries, the appeal includes individuals sought for child sexual exploitation and fraud targeting older people.

• Investment scams with potential victims in at least 50 countries: over 100 servers seized

  Led by the German Itzehoe Public Prosecutor's Office (Staatsanwaltschaft Itzehoe), the operation targeted a company suspected of supplying fraudulent trading websites to criminal groups. The entity is connected to call centre operators who allegedly persuaded victims to hand over their savings. Investigators estimate losses exceeding EUR 4 million.Authorities searched 17 locations and seized servers, other evidence and assets. Seven suspects...