International Drug Trafficking Network Dismantled in Major European Operation

Coordinated raids across five countries lead to 13 arrests, seizure of cocaine, weapons, and cash, and uncover sophisticated smuggling and money laundering schemes.

• Authorities arrested 13 individuals, with 10 in pre-trial detention in Germany and extradition requests filed for three others.
• The operation targeted a drug ring active since 2021, responsible for smuggling large quantities of marijuana and cocaine into Germany.
• Raids across 33 properties in Germany, Belgium, Poland, Spain, and the Netherlands resulted in the seizure of 27 kilograms of cocaine, weapons, and €200,000 in cash.
• The group used vehicles with professionally constructed compartments for smuggling and laundered at least €2.5 million through shell companies and cryptocurrency.
• A police officer was lightly injured during the operation in Maastricht, highlighting the risks faced by law enforcement in combating organized crime.

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