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📢 Strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation across Europe. Join Europol as Head of Unit for Counter-Terrorism Operations and facilitate cooperation and information exchange between counter-terrorism authorities. 🔗 Apply: ow.ly/vvGH51006z6

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 23/10/2026

🚨 Europol and the European Labour Authority, alongside 34 countries, conducted a cross-border operation targeting human trafficking for labour exploitation. 27 suspects were arrested and 248 potential victims identified. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/PUlb5100o2R #HumanTrafficking

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 22/10/2026

🚨5th EMPACT Hackathon leads to the detection of 51 potential victims. Experts from 20 countries focused on detecting indicators of human trafficking for sexual and labour exploitation, and forced criminality online. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/1LyZ50ZZZfR

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

🚀 Developing technology to help law enforcement tackle crime? Present a solutions that address real operational challenges faced by law enforcement during Europol Industry Days in Brussels on 3–4 March. Showcase to practitioners from across Europe. 📅 Apply by 6 November : ow.ly/c9Ck50ZZjAI

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 18/10/2026

There is an invisible chain that links trafficking networks, victims and those who use trafficked victims' services, often unknowingly. The first step to break the chain is to raise awareness. 💡 Learn more about the warning signs: ow.ly/1u3250ZY0Mk

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 18/10/2026

🚨 Human trafficking can happen in plain sight. Would you recognise the warning signs? On EU Anti-Trafficking Day, awareness matters. Knowing what to look for can help protect victims and bring exploitation to light. Browse available resources on the Europol website: ow.ly/2atF50ZYptK

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 17/10/2026

📢 Join Europol as a Lawful Access Specialist and support the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) in tackling cybercrime. Address technical challenges and develop practical solutions in cooperation with law enforcement, private industry and technology partners. 🔗 Apply: ow.ly/H6nv50ZYr5k

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

🔎Digital evidence is the backbone of modern policing, but law enforcement agencies face growing challenges from evolving technologies. 💡 That’s why Europol and the EU released a new gap analysis to assess digital forensic capabilities across the EU. Read the report: ow.ly/Oabf50ZYlGy

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

New Europol report identifies practical steps to strengthen the foundations of digital investigations. 🫆 It sets out key priorities to help law enforcement recover and analyse digital evidence in an increasingly complex technological environment. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/lqoW50ZYl8T

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

⏲️ Time is running out to vote in #Capture26! Voting closes on 18 October. 📸 Europol’s 2026 law enforcement photo competition is nearing its deadline. Explore the finalist photos and choose the one that best represents this year’s theme: #OneSecurity. ➡️ Vote now: ow.ly/uPvk50ZXYMS

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

📸 The #Capture26 finalists are in. Now it’s your turn to vote. Explore the shortlisted images for Europol’s 2026 law enforcement photo competition, and choose the photo that best captures this year’s theme: #OneSecurity 👉 Vote now: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/Photo2…

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 11/10/2026

We're hiring a Senior Specialist for Europol Liaison Office in Brussels to support EU security priorities. 🇪🇺 📅 Deadline: 06 November 🔗 Apply now: www.europol.europa.eu/work-with-us/… #JobOpening #Hiring #EUCareers

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 10/10/2026

Join us in making Europe safer and doing work that truly matters! 💙 📢 Senior Agent - Software Testing needed. 📅 Deadline: 08 November 🔗 Apply now: www.europol.europa.eu/work-with-us/… #JobOpening #Hiring #EUCareers

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 09/10/2026

🔐 Could quantum computers compromise the cryptography protecting cryptocurrencies? This new report separates real risks from misconceptions and sets out steps to protect digital assets. Read more: www.europol.europa.eu/publications-…

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 09/10/2026

🌍 European and Ecuadorian authorities have disrupted a major cocaine trafficking network after years of joint investigation, seizing over 43 tonnes of cocaine in 13 operations between 2022 and 2026. 💪 Fighting drug trafficking through international cooperation! Read more: ow.ly/9LcB50ZWa4T

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

🔐 A new report by Europol and UC3M assesses this "harvest now, decrypt later" threat, the data most at risk and what it means for law enforcement. Read more: www.europol.europa.eu/publications-…

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

🚨 Almost 50 suspects arrested. 🚛 Drugs hidden in commercial freight. 🔫 A network linked to killings, kidnappings and grenade attacks. 🌍 Europol supported the investigation and coordinated action against the drug network across Europe. 🔗 ow.ly/QHUk50ZVo7L #DrugTrafficking

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

🔐 Future quantum computers could compromise cryptocurrency wallet keys and expose encrypted data collected years earlier. The timing is uncertain, but preparation takes time. Two new Europol reports explain the risks and steps to take now. Read more: ow.ly/PAv750ZVffy #DigitalChallenges

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

Behind every cross-border cyber investigation is a network of people who know and trust each other. 🤝 We asked participants at the Europol #Cybercrime Conference what they're taking back to their work. Here's what they said 🎥

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

🌍 Ordering violence from abroad does not put suspects beyond reach. 🚔 Five suspected organisers and recruiters linked to serious violence across Europe have been arrested in Spain, Morocco and France under Europol-coordinated #OTFGRIMM. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/WOVY50ZTOhu

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

🇪🇺 We welcomed representatives of the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs to our HQ 📍 From discussions on the revision of the Europol Regulation to updates on key initiatives, the visit highlighted our commitment to tackling crime in Europe. #MakingEuropeSafer

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

🚨A 16-year-old is suspected of leading KillSec, linked to around 1 000 suspected attacks worldwide. German-led action supported by Europol & Eurojust: 🔹 3 provisional arrests 🔹 8 searches 🔹 Leak site taken over Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/o8QT50ZTrPX #CyberAttacks

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

🚨 Cannabis smuggling from North America & Thailand into Europe is surging, driven by legal market oversupply & organised crime. 🔍 A new Europol Operational Taskforce is fighting back, including support to Belgian authorities in dismantling a major network. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/WMxl50ZTrgW

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

👮 More than 500 police chiefs and delegates from 59 countries gathered at Europol for the European Police Chiefs Convention 2026. They discussed the security challenges ahead, from AI and lawful access to data to radicalisation, disinformation and cross-border crime. #MakingEuropeSafer

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

👮 Over 500 police chiefs and delegates from 59 countries and 15 international organisations gathered to discuss security challenges. Prevention of radicalisation and artificial intelligence in law enforcement on top of the European Police Chiefs Convention agenda. Read: 🔗 ow.ly/ZMk950ZT0Mf

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

👏 Congratulations to the winners of the Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation 2026! These awards showcase real-world examples of how law enforcement innovation drives progress. Learn more about the winning projects, the runners-up and innovation in law enforcement: 🔗 ow.ly/53Fb50ZSYTZ

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

The Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation 2026 have been awarded to Spain, Denmark, and The Netherlands, all recognised for their innovative initiatives that can support and strengthen law enforcement in Europe 👏 Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/YF7650ZSXJm

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 27/09/2026

📢 Join Europol as a Forensic Examiner Specialist (Digital Forensics). Develop and automate digital forensic workflows, analyse large datasets, build scalable processing solutions, and contribute to new forensic methods, tools and best practices. 🔗 Apply: ow.ly/WyCw50ZRYAT

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 27/09/2026

📢 Join Europol and coordinate operational support and investigations, develop expertise across cybercrime, threat intelligence, digital forensics, payment fraud and dark web investigations, and strengthen international cooperation. 🔗 Apply: ow.ly/USg050ZRYzT

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

How can law enforcement balance innovation with fundamental rights? At #EDEN2026 in Lisbon, over 170 experts discussed the challenges of using data & tech while protecting privacy & democracy. From AI to cloud security, the conference explored where to draw boundaries. 🔗 ow.ly/YXIm50ZQRaz

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

🚨 6 arrests on 22 September in an investigation into a network allegedly smuggling migrants by air from mainland Europe to the UK using counterfeit ID documents. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/Iyut50ZQANQ #Europol #MigrantSmuggling #OrganisedCrime

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 18/09/2026

🚨Crackdown on human trafficking network! Europol supported a Dutch-led operation targeting a human trafficking ring exploiting Indian nationals in restaurants across 🇧🇪 🇩🇪 🇱🇺 🇳🇱 🇨🇭. 🔍 70+ potential victims identified, with profits exceeding €4M from exploitation. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/JGUf50ZPacY

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 18/09/2026

🚨 Experts from 28 countries gathered at Europol for the 19th Victim Identification Task Force. Another remarkable step in the fight against child sexual exploitation: ✅ 18 children tentatively identified ✅ 147 victims located ✅ 5 offenders identified Learn more: ow.ly/yS8650ZP3xv

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 17/09/2026

Acting Executive Director of Europol met Eurojust President and Administrative Director for our annual high-level meeting 🤝 Europol and Eurojust continue to work together, bringing law enforcement and judicial expertise to support cross-border investigations across the EU ⚖️👮

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 17/09/2026

🚨 Europol-supported operation deals major blow to drug trafficking network linked to Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta. Led to seven arrests in Brazil, property seizures, and assets frozen. Learn more: 🔗 ow.ly/gptk50ZOJPb #DrugTrafficking

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 17/09/2026

💻 Electronic evidence has entered a new era in Europe. Europol and the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) brought law enforcement and global service providers together to turn the EU’s new eEvidence framework into practice. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/CxIj50ZOjym #SIRIUS

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

At the 10th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets, 450+ experts shared tools, partnerships, and strategies to disrupt illicit crypto use. 💡With criminals adapting fast, collaboration and innovation remain key to staying one step ahead. Learn more: baselgovernance.org/10crc.

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

Signed! Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a secure line between Europol and Andorra 🇦🇩 It lays the groundwork for joining our Secure Information Exchange Network Application SIENA, enabling 24/7 direct exchange of information. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/gfn250ZNPHY

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

🔴One week to go until the 17th Europol Data Protection Experts Network conference in Lisbon #EDEN2026 Experts from law enforcement, data protection, technology and fundamental rights are ready to discuss how security and privacy can work hand in hand. ➡️Learn more: ow.ly/ba7t50ZFHx0

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 13/09/2026

📢 Help keep the ICT systems behind Europol’s work secure, reliable and available. Install and maintain servers and data storage systems, provide technical support, and help strengthen backup, recovery, automation and infrastructure planning. Apply:🔗 ow.ly/NTpH50ZMtwh

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 12/09/2026

📢 Join Europol as an Operational Analyst and support serious organised crime and terrorism investigations through data collection, processing and operational intelligence analysis. 🔗 Apply: ow.ly/Jt4V50ZLnya

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 11/09/2026

🚨 Europol supports international crackdown on euro counterfeiting network linked to the Camorra 🔹 6 arrests 🔹 Firearms, fake euro notes & digital evidence seized Full details: 🔗 ow.ly/k59Z50ZMsyM #CurrencyCounterfeiting

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 10/09/2026

🐴 Fake passports and manipulated microchips were allegedly used to give horses new identities - and potentially divert them into the food chain. More than 1 000 horses were checked and 24 searches carried out across Belgium, France, Ireland & the Netherlands. 🔗 ow.ly/mKGG50ZLMXG

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 10/09/2026

🏆 Meet the finalists in the Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation, in the Technical Solution category. This category celebrates projects that enhance investigative capabilities 🟧 Learn more about the finalists in each category: ow.ly/mahj50ZLf8J

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

➡️ Join us online for the 10th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets on 15–16 September to hear insights from law enforcement, industry, research and policy. Learn more and secure your online spot: 🔗https://ow.ly/l3UK50ZKEry

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 08/09/2026

We received Sophie Wilmès, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and Bernard Quintin, Belgian Minister for Security and the Interior, to our headquarters📍 💬 Discussions included the fight against drug trafficking, as well as Europol’s work on cybercrime, our mandate and the agency’s future.

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 08/09/2026

A 1.8-tonne cocaine seizure exposed a major financial network suspected of serving organised crime worldwide. 👮 21 arrests 💶 EUR 20M in assets identified 🎯 Europol high-value target arrested Led by 🇪🇸 Policía Nacional, supported by Europol. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/Tn0050ZKu5G

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 08/09/2026

Privacy-enhancing technologies can help protect data, but they can also be weaponised. 📖 A new study by the EU Policy Lab at the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Europol examines how emerging PETs could help or hinder future investigations. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/sFoK50ZKp9V

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 07/09/2026

Different countries. Different uniforms. One shared mission. This #PoliceCooperationDay, we celebrate all law enforcement officers patrolling our streets, investigating crimes, collaborating across borders, and contributing to making Europe safer. 💠 It takes all of us #OneMission #OneSecurity

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 05/09/2026

📢 Join Europol as a Senior Specialist – Product Technical Lead and coordinate the delivery of technology solutions. Bring together delivery teams, technical experts and stakeholders, and drive release readiness across complex software development projects. 🔗 Apply: ow.ly/gvPt50ZJu6R

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