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⚖️ #JusticeDone: over 1,000 years of imprisonment for 152 drug traffickers in Denmark & Norway. 📁 Between 2019 and 2024, Eurojust supported a joint investigation team into a well-structured organised crime group trafficking large quantities of illicit drugs to Denmark and Norway. 🚨 Over the 5-year period, authorities also seized more than 10,700 kilos of illicit drugs, various firearms, apartments and real estate, cash and cryptocurrencies, and other luxury items. Full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/etJqaVFZ

📢 Launched today: National Authorities against Impunity Project #IMPNA   The number of armed conflicts worldwide has doubled over the last five years, leading to a stark increase in war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. This brings particular challenges for the international community to pursue accountability and get justice done for victims.   ⚖️ This project, which is funded by the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships, aims to contribute to justice & accountability efforts for core international crimes by bolstering cooperation with civil society & national authorities both in- and outside the EU. It will be implemented and hosted by Eurojust and the Genocide Network Secretariat.   💪 Together, we can work towards a world where there are no safe havens for perpetrators of these crimes.   Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewnZ7bd7

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In January, four precious historic Romanian art pieces were stolen in a Dutch museum. Since then, authorities from Romania and the Netherlands are working together to find the pieces. 🤝 To strengthen cooperation, a joint investigation team was set up at Eurojust between Romanian🇷🇴 and Dutch🇳🇱 authorities. The joint investigation team makes it possible for authorities to work together closely and to exchange information and evidence in real time. Learn more: https://ow.ly/92XO50UWMRU

💪 2024 was another busy year at Eurojust! ⚖️ Prosecutors from across the EU continued to turn to the Agency for support in cross-border criminal investigations. Our year in numbers: 📁 12 972 cases 👮 1 272 suspects arrested/surrendered 💉 €19.6 billion worth of drugs seized 💶 €1.3 billion in criminal assets seized/frozen. Swipe for highlights or download the infographic of our operational outcomes here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eisksF4d

💶 Counterfeiting cash group disrupted with Eurojust & Europol support. 👥 12 suspects were arrested and over 680,000 counterfeit euro banknotes seized during the action day. 🔎 Authorities also seized cash in different currencies, phones and laptops. Evidence collected during the searches will be further analysed to serve the ongoing investigations. The joint investigation team between 🇲🇰 & 🇷🇸 authorities was supported by Eurojust through the Western Balkans Criminal Justice (#WBCJ) Project. Press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAMzMhys

⚠️ Operation against international drug trafficking network leads to 24 arrests by 🇫🇷 & 🇪🇸 authorities. Eurojust & Europol supported the investigation into the criminal group, which had been transporting synthetic drugs and cannabis into France from Spain. A takedown of the network was planned with the preparations of European Investigation Orders and European Arrest Warrants at Eurojust. Details 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWXDsgQu

🤔 What happens when evidence in a criminal investigation is located in different EU Member States? ⚖️ Enter the EIO or European Investigation Order. The EIO offers judicial authorities a simpler and faster alternative to the traditional instruments for requesting evidence. It is based on mutual recognition, which means that the executing authority is, in principle, obliged to recognise and ensure execution of the request of the other country. Eurojust plays an important role in providing guidance and support to EU national authorities, enabling them to extract the full benefits of this vital instrument. 📽️ Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eneiGnCq

📙 New joint publication from Eurojust & Europol: Common Challenges in Cybercrime. 🌐 This report addresses both the persistent and emerging challenges in the realm of cybercrime and investigations involving digital evidence. Key challenges identified in the report include: 🔹 data volume 🔹 loss of data 🔹 access to data 🔹 anonymisation services 🔹 obstacles to international cooperation 🔹 challenges in public-private partnerships. The report also provides updates on significant developments and introduces new legislative tools aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of measures for fighting cybercrime. Download it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXd9dq5M

⚠️ Coordinated action against illegal labour & tax evasion. 🔎 Eurojust supported German and Slovenian authorities during their investigation into the fraud, which led to the arrest of three main suspects. 🏗️ The alleged perpetrators set-up at least two Slovenian shell companies as subcontractors or service providers to facilitate the posting of Bosnian workers on German building sites. The labourers were trafficked to Germany with fake work visas and without paying social security contributions. 💶 It's estimated that the illegal activities deprived German tax authorities of approximately EUR 12 million. Press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiE6G2TX