A liveblog reports at least two dozen injuries from overnight Russian attacks in Ukraine, with President Zelenskyy accusing US mediators of disrespect and Europol tracking abducted Ukrainian children.

Europol, in collaboration with the ICC and international experts, has successfully identified approximately 45 Ukrainian children who were forcibly removed and taken to Russia.

A Europol hackathon has successfully identified 45 additional Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to Russia.

Members of a Balkan drug cartel have been arrested in Montenegro as part of a Europol operation. The arrests shed light on the activities and structure of the criminal organization.

The Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) participated in a global Europol operation targeting cybercrime, making 62 requests to Google for the removal of websites offering illicit services. The operation successfully led to the removal of 59 such pages.

A "spectacular" Europol operation has struck a Balkan cartel, leading to arrests in Montenegro and Germany. Authorities have identified the cartel's leader, whose company reportedly generates millions.

Cypriot police have confirmed that 'Sandy,' a key figure in the Drousiotis affair, has provided a statement to investigators, with evidence already sent to Europol, and her current whereabouts are known.

Phileleftheros newspaper has handed over more than 150 files to police related to the "Sandy" corruption allegations, with all digital evidence being sent to Europol's EC3 cybercrime unit for forensic examination.

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a full investigation into allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, amidst a Europol forensic review, while the government continues to deny claims regarding a key witness.

Cyprus has sent disputed digital evidence related to the 'Sandy' scandal to Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) for forensic examination, according to Justice Minister Costas Fytiris.

A police car caught fire in traffic on a boulevard in Iași, Romania, leading Europol union representatives to accuse authorities of superficial maintenance and ignoring vehicle problems.

Sanija Denić, a Slovenian national, has been placed on Europol's list of most wanted individuals, sought for suspected involvement in an international criminal organization and multiple alleged criminal acts.

Materials gathered by the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior regarding an information leak to crypto queen Ruja Ignatova concerning a Europol operation were sent to the prosecutor's office in September 2025, but no action has been taken to date.

Europol has announced the dismantling of a crucial migrant trafficking network operating between France and the United Kingdom. The network was responsible for supplying nautical equipment to smugglers facilitating illegal crossings in the English Channel.

Europol has launched a new anti-smuggling center aimed at tackling the growing online presence and sophistication of migrant smuggling networks across Europe.

Two packages containing high-value stolen items were found in a container at the port of Thessaloniki during a check, following intelligence from Europol.

Europol conducted a massive operation targeting 373,000 Darknet sites selling child sexual abuse material, leading to the identification of five Swedish individuals.

Five members of a criminal group were arrested in Serbia for allegedly establishing transport companies to smuggle drugs. The arrests were made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in cooperation with Europol and the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime.

Europol has coordinated its largest Referral Action Day (RAD) to date, targeting terrorist propaganda shared through audio content, with Serbia among the participating countries.

Europol has issued a warning about record levels of cocaine smuggling into Europe using sophisticated new methods, coinciding with a rise in cocaine use among Croatians.

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Over 330 individuals have been arrested in a year-long Europol-coordinated operation, 'Custos Viridis', targeting illegal waste exports from the EU, involving 71 countries including Bulgaria.

Following an amateurish explosion outside a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, which caused only property damage, Europol has issued a warning about radicalized lone wolf attackers. The incident highlights the Iranian regime's extensive network, as shown by a foiled attack attempt in 2018.

Europol's 'Candy' operation led to 20 house searches and the seizure of $4 million (around 3.5 million euros) in assets, uncovering an international drug network.

Războiul în Orientul Mijlociu a ajuns la a șaptea zi. Israelul a transmis, în cea de-a șasea zi a conflictului, că a distrus 80% din sistemele de apărare aeriană ale Iranului, anunțând că va trece la…

Two suspects have been detained in a Europol-coordinated operation involving 14 countries, targeting LeakBase, a platform that sold stolen data and had over 142,000 users. The platform's database, active since 2021, has been seized.

An international operation led by Europol has dismantled a cocaine smuggling network, arresting 16 suspects involved in trafficking tons of cocaine hidden in fruit. The network was reportedly linked to the Los Lobos cartel and collaborated with Albanian groups.

Customs participated in international operations by 30 countries under Europol, where a campaign was launched against the smuggling and trade of illegal drugs.

A Montenegrin man, wanted across Europe, was arrested in Cannes, France, as part of a major international police operation coordinated by EUROPOL, which dismantled a large criminal network.

Police in Maribor, in cooperation with Europol, concluded a nearly two-year investigation, seizing over a million units of illegal drugs and arresting four individuals involved in an organized criminal group that sold drugs online.

Europol has successfully traced 45 Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported. This effort is part of ongoing international investigations into war crimes.

Coordinated investigative efforts by Europol in the Netherlands have led to the discovery of information regarding 45 Ukrainian children believed to have been forcibly removed from occupied Ukrainian territories since the 2022 Russian invasion.

Janos Balla, one of Europe's most wanted criminals, was arrested in Mexico. He was sought by Hungarian authorities, Interpol, and Europol for drug trafficking, and extradition proceedings have begun.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Greece after authorities, aided by Europol data, discovered hundreds of thousands of files containing child pornography. The arrest followed an extensive investigation into the illicit material.

Carl Björkendahl, a crime boss from Porvoo with a history of long prison sentences, is now being sought by Europol after he was released before his sentence and subsequently disappeared. He was supposed to be in prison.

Europol has dismantled a human trafficking network that charged up to €22,000 per migrant, operating between Hungary, France, and the United Kingdom. The operation resulted in eight arrests and the seizure of passports and vehicles.

A Polish MEP from the Law and Justice party, Mariusz Kamiński, has expressed concern over the European Commission's plans to expand the powers of Europol, questioning if it will become a European FBI.

The 'Sandy' case, which has caused significant public debate in Cyprus, requires Europol's assistance to verify the authenticity of evidence as the investigation intensifies.

The Europol union has expressed dissatisfaction that the Ministry of Internal Affairs will organize only one admission session for police agent schools this year, despite a personnel deficit exceeding 20%.

Europol has updated its list of Europe's most wanted fugitives, now including another Slovenian national, 34-year-old Sani Denić. Denić is sought by Slovenian Police for illegal drug and psychotropic substance trafficking, as well as arms dealing.

Europol has dismantled a criminal network operating across Spain, Bulgaria, and Greece, leading to the arrest of 21 individuals suspected of smuggling firearms from the Western Balkans and Turkey into the European Union in exchange for cannabis.

Four individuals have been arrested in Germany following raids targeting a Channel smuggling gang, with Europol confirming the involvement of over 450 officers from the UK, Germany, and Belgium in the operation.

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and Europol have successfully seized cryptocurrency worth €30 million, including Bitcoin, which were identified as proceeds of crime. The seized assets can eventually be sold by the State.

Europol is stepping up its efforts to combat migrant smuggling across Europe, as migrants continue to attempt dangerous journeys via routes like the Greek islands, the Balkans, and the English Channel.

Europol varnar för ”våldsam extremism” i Irankrigets spår. Ett årtionde efter de blodiga attentaten i Paris, Bryssel och Stockholm höjs beredskapen återigen för nya terrordåd.

A 30-year-old Danish man has been identified as an influential figure, participating in 17 out of 40 groups or networks on Europol's 'core of Terrorgram' list.

Europol has conducted its largest operation to date against terrorist propaganda, reporting over 17,000 links and 1,100 hours of content across 40 online platforms.

The Swiss mountain village of Roveredo in Graubünden is grappling with its image after Europol arrested seven mafiosi, four of whom lived legally in the village despite warnings from Ticino, highlighting a long-standing struggle against organized crime.

Portugal participated in a Europol operation targeting organized crime networks involved in illicit waste trafficking across 70 countries, leading to over 330 arrests and the seizure of 22,000 tons of waste in Portugal.

A global Europol operation targeting illegal waste disposal across five continents last year resulted in the seizure of 127,149 tons of waste.

An international operation involving Latvian State Police, Europol, and other partners successfully shut down the global phishing service platform 'Tycoon2FA,' deactivating 330 domains and preventing over 317,600 euros in losses for Latvian companies.

An international operation coordinated by Europol has led to the shutdown of a major internet forum where stolen data was traded and exchanged.

The Netherlands assisted in dismantling an international drug trafficking network connected to the notorious Ecuadorian cartel Los Lobos, according to Europol.

Icelandic customs authorities confiscated thousands of illegal performance-enhancing substances as part of a Europol-led international operation involving 30 countries.

Europol announced the dismantling of an international criminal network involved in laundering cocaine profits for Italian mafia organizations Camorra and Ndrangheta, leading to the arrest of three Montenegrin citizens on the French Riviera and four others in Italy.

The Italian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Augusto Massari, visited Europol headquarters in The Hague to meet with the agency's top management and Italian staff.

The Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office has sent two letters requesting assistance from Europol and the United States in connection with the 'Petrohan' investigation.

National cybersecurity and intelligence agencies in Romania and Moldova are warning the public about a surge in scam messages impersonating official institutions such as Interpol, Europol, police, and tax authorities. These fraudulent messages often involve fake legal cases, requests for personal data verification, or urgent financial transfers.

A father-of-three and former Royal Navy officer admitted to additional child sex abuse material offenses while on bail, following an investigation by Yorkshire and Humberside Police and Europol.

A Europol operation has revealed the leader of a cartel whose company, officially trading in bananas and nuts, earned millions through 139 shipments from Ecuador, Colombia, and Ukraine.

Albanian police, in cooperation with Europol, conducted an operation against three call centers in Tirana, arresting seven individuals. The centers are suspected of defrauding European citizens of an estimated 50 million euros, with approximately 900,000 euros and hundreds of devices seized during the raids.

Europol has successfully dismantled a human smuggling network, leading to an arrest in Hungary. The operation targeted organized crime groups involved in illicit trafficking.

A 2.2 million euro tender by the Romanian Police for 'enveloping' and 'printing' services has drawn strong criticism from the Europol Union, which labels the expenditure a 'defiance' amidst other operational shortcomings.

Key evidence, including a mobile phone belonging to a former client of lawyer Nikos Clerides and over 130 disputed digital files, has been sent to Europol's cybercrime laboratories for forensic examination in connection with the Makarios Drousiotis case.

Evidence submitted by journalist Makarios Drousiotis concerning claims of rape against a former supreme court judge will be forwarded to Europol, the European Union agency for law enforcement.

A new Europol center has been established to combat human traffickers, following a slight increase in refugees and migrants due to a new smuggling route between Libya and Crete.

Europol announced the arrest of the leader of an international criminal network, dubbed 'weapons for cannabis', in Sofia, Bulgaria, along with two other individuals, following 18 related arrests in Spain on March 23.

Europol has launched an operation against a violent Scottish criminal gang suspected of drug trafficking across several countries, resulting in 13 arrests.

Europol has launched a new specialized center, ECAMS, to provide operational, technical, and forensic support to member states in dismantling migrant smuggling networks through financial investigations and intelligence analysis.

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), supported by Europol's European Cybercrime Centre, has successfully seized €30 million worth of cryptocurrency in a recent operation.

Portuguese authorities are closely monitoring anarchist movements during the 'March for Life' event, following an old Europol alert and a preliminary RASI report highlighting the presence of anarchist groups in Portugal, linked to a potential attack attempt in Lisbon.

A 30-year-old Danish man has been identified as an influential figure within an alleged terror network, reportedly participating in 17 out of 40 groups on Europol's 'Terrorgram' list.

Europol has carried out its largest operation to date targeting terrorist propaganda distributed via audio content, with Serbia among the participating countries, resulting in 17 reports.

A Europol raid revealed drug mafia connections in Misox, Switzerland, raising questions about the region's shell companies and the effectiveness of information exchange among authorities, despite other areas being considered the true epicenters of Swiss organized crime.

Europol, in cooperation with local authorities across 70 countries, arrested 337 individuals involved in criminal networks illegally transporting and dumping waste, seizing over 127,000 tons of waste.

O objetivo da operação "Custos Viridis" da Europol foi prevenir, investigar, detetar e reprimir práticas suscetíveis de constituir uma ameaça à contaminação dos solos, das águas e do ar.

Europol has issued a warning about a 'high threat of terrorism' and 'violent extremism' within the European Union, citing the escalating conflict in Iran as a major contributing factor.

Amsterdam police, in collaboration with Europol and the FBI, have taken down LeakBase, an online platform for cybercriminals with 142,000 registered users, described as one of the world's largest marketplaces for stolen data.

Europol supported law enforcement from Belgium, Ecuador, and the Netherlands in dismantling a major international drug trafficking network linked to the Ecuadorian cartel 'Los Lobos', seizing four tons of drugs transported in fruit containers.

Iceland participated in an international Europol operation involving 30 countries targeting illegal drug trafficking, resulting in the seizure of 33 million euros worth of drugs and charges against 3,354 individuals.

A Montenegrin citizen was arrested as part of a coordinated Europol and Eurojust operation conducted on February 23 across France, Italy, Belgium, and Switzerland, involving related arrests and searches.

Europol coordinated a major operation, supported by OLAF, EUIPO, Frontex, Interpol, WADA, and national drug agencies, leading to the seizure of millions of fake medicines and doping substances across Europe.