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Europe Arrests 280 in Crackdown on Violence-for-Hire
Community HeroesApr 30

Europe Arrests 280 in Crackdown on Violence-for-Hire

A new international police taskforce protecting children from online crime recruitment has arrested 280 suspects in just one year. The GRIMM collaboration shows what's possible when 11 countries unite against a growing digital threat.

Euronews2 min read
45 Ukrainian Children Located by International Investigators
Community HeroesApr 20

45 Ukrainian Children Located by International Investigators

International investigators traced 45 Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia, marking a crucial step forward in efforts to reunite families torn apart by war. The two-day effort brought together experts from 18 countries using digital tools to find the missing children.

Euronews2 min read
Europol Breaks Up Smuggling Ring, Saves Migrants
Community HeroesApr 10

Europol Breaks Up Smuggling Ring, Saves Migrants

European police dismantled a dangerous human trafficking network that exploited Vietnamese migrants, arresting key leaders and potentially saving countless lives from deadly journeys. The coordinated takedown shows how international cooperation protects vulnerable people from criminal exploitation.

Euronews2 min read
Global Police Shut Down Massive Stolen Data Forum
Community HeroesMar 5

Global Police Shut Down Massive Stolen Data Forum

An international police operation led by Europol and the FBI has dismantled LeakBase, one of the world's largest stolen data marketplaces with 142,000 users. Amsterdam police played a key role in taking down the server fueling countless cybercrimes.

Dutch News2 min read
Europe Shuts Down 24 Drug Labs, Arrests 85 in Major Bust
Community HeroesJan 22

Europe Shuts Down 24 Drug Labs, Arrests 85 in Major Bust

European police just dismantled 24 industrial-scale drug laboratories and arrested 85 people in the largest coordinated operation against synthetic drug production. The year-long investigation stopped enough chemicals to produce 300 tonnes of illegal drugs from reaching communities across Europe.

Dutch News2 min read