In a significant blow to organized crime, Europol has facilitated the arrest of ten members of an Albanian crime network involved in large-scale cocaine trafficking and money laundering. The arrests, conducted between August 7 and 8, 2025, were part of a coordinated effort involving law enforcement agencies from Albania, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. The operation, supported by Europol, led to the seizure of substantial assets, including a hotel and other properties. Investigators executed 15 search warrants, which resulted in the confiscation of millions of euros in assets, cash, and financial investments. This effort was part of a broader initiative leveraging data from the Sky ECC encrypted communication platform, which continues to yield results since its takedown. The network, known for its international reach, was involved in cocaine shipments from Latin America to major EU ports like Hamburg and Rotterdam. The leader of the organization, who was wanted on multiple charges including murder and obstruction of justice, orchestrated these operations using encrypted communications. This successful operation underscores Europol’s commitment to dismantling organized crime structures and highlights the effectiveness of international law enforcement cooperation. Post navigation Safe Seas Critical for Economy Myanmar’s Torture Crisis Unveiled