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From 5-7 November, the SIRIUS Conference 2024 brought together law enforcement, judicial authorities, policy makers, and service providers to address evolving challenges in accessing electronic evidence across borders. This annual event, led by Europol and Eurojust, offers critical updates on legal frameworks, data disclosure procedures, and investigative tools for authorities navigating complex digital landscapes. With members from over 50 countries, SIRIUS remains the EU's key hub for knowledge sharing and practical support in electronic evidence access. 🔎 Key sessions covered EU Electronic Evidence Regulation, audio deep fakes, AI in investigations, and upcoming cybercrime conventions. Find out more here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eH9a-mHY

🚨 29 money-laundering drug traffickers taken down. Europol has supported Albanian and Italian law enforcement authorities in taking down a drug trafficking criminal network led by two Albanian brothers. The perpetrators are believed to be responsible for organising drug shipments from South America to several EU Member States. Europol supported this operation, which culminated in an action day that saw the arrest of 29 suspects (27 in Italy, 2 in Albania). On 5 November 2024, law enforcement officers raided locations in Albania, Italy, France, Spain, and Romania, seizing various criminal assets. More details in our press release⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gpqrqNTe

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police of Switzerland, Beat Jans, and his delegation to Europol. 🤝🇨🇭 Switzerland is a valuable partner for Europol. On the agenda of today’s visit: 🔷 An operational briefing on our work 🔷 A visit to our Operational Centre 🔷 A visit to the Liaison Bureau of Switzerland

📢 Call for Expression of Interest - Europol Industry and Research Days 2025 - 🎯 New opportunity! The deadline for submissions has been extended to 10 November 2024. Don’t miss your chance to apply and showcase your cutting-edge solutions. Europol is pleased to invite companies, universities, and research and technology institutes to present their most innovative products to the European law enforcement community at the Europol Industry and Research Days 2025. 💡 With this event, we aim to: 🔸 inform law enforcement practitioners about the latest technological advancements in the security market and the potential risks of misuse by malicious actors; 🔸 enhance the understanding of research and innovation stakeholders regarding the practical investigative applications of their technologies; 🔸 explore solutions addressing compliance requirements, including personal data protection, fundamental rights, AI legislation, and ethical and transparency considerations. 🔍 Areas of interest include: 🔹 Robots, drones, and other unmanned systems 🔹 Quantum applications for law enforcement 🔹 Deepfake detection and witness testimony distortion 🔹 Advanced biometrics for forensic analysis 🔹 OSINT (open-source intelligence) analysis of private channels 🔹 AI tools for target detection, identification, and tracking 🔹 Law enforcement vehicles as integrated work platforms 🔹 Augmented reality for forensic investigations 🔹 Satellite imagery: data and image processing 📥 For more details and to submit your expression of interest ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ec_ReS7v Let’s shape the future of law enforcement together! 🌍 Hashtag #Innovation/#LawEnforcement/#OSINT/#Research/#Technology

🚨 During a Europol-supported action day conducted by Bulgarian and German law enforcement in mid-October, officers seized several million euros' worth of stolen car parts. The raid was the result of an investigation initiated when a logistics company in Wallersdorf, Bavaria (Bayern) was broken into in June 2024. The burglars had stolen large amounts of parts for vehicles produced by a German car manufacturer. The perpetrators had loaded the parts on lorries using forklifts, before transporting them abroad. Led by the Bulgarian police in a warehouse near Sofia, the action day allowed for almost all of the stolen car parts to be recovered. More details in our press release⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eXFuMQh7

🚨Law enforcement from 18 countries, led by Spain, Portugal, and Austria and coordinated by Europol with the support of European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), seized over €14 million in counterfeit banknotes and coins. This joint police and customs operation under EMPACT successfully intercepted 174 parcels of fake currency via postal services, triggering 144 investigations. Most seized items were altered-design ‘movie money’ passed off as real currency. Customs and police cooperation was vital in targeting these networks, highlighting how intelligence-sharing and risk assessment are essential to stopping counterfeit distribution. More in our press release⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eNmfbaGt

🚨Two high-ranking members of Italy’s Camorra mafia, wanted for international drug trafficking, were apprehended in Colombia with Europol’s support. Europol shared intelligence on their location, leading to their arrests by Colombian and Italian authorities. Read more in our press release⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ef8feQUn

👮♂️👮♀️ Our law enforcement officers are the hub of Europol as they foster cooperation among police authorities throughout the EU and other partners around the world. Among them are some of Europe's finest analysts. This year, a colleague working at Europol has been awarded Police Officer of the Year 2024 by Poliisi - Polisen - Police of Finland. Congratulations to Detective Sergeant Mirka Törhönen on receiving this prestigious accolade.

The dark side of fake goods 🔹 Europol and EUIPO reveal in new report 86 million fake items were seized in the EU in 2022. 🔹 IP crime conference looks at opportunities and challenges, including role of social media influencers. More details in our press release⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eWvJ_FkJ

🚨 The Spanish Policía Nacional, with Europol and six European partners, has dismantled a key faction of the Serbian “Vračar Clan.” The group’s leader and his lieutenant were arrested in Barcelona on 18 and 22 October. Both individuals face multiple serious charges, including murder, attempted murder, and kidnapping across Europe. Read the full story in our press release⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ev5artwM https://lnkd.in/eTTEzF8Q