European police raid organized crime networks in four countries

Authorities in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Bulgaria have launched a large-scale operation targeting organized crime networks. Involving more than 1,000 police officers, the raids targeted over 100 properties across the four nations.

Investigators have issued 14 arrest warrants and seized assets valued at approximately 48.6 million euros. The operation focuses on 71 individuals, including key figures in an international money laundering network and high-ranking members of a motorcycle club. While German media reports suggest the Hells Angels are the primary target, police spokespeople have stated they can neither “confirm nor deny” the involvement of that specific organization.

The suspects face allegations of forming a criminal organization, extortion, organized fraud, and money laundering. Authorities are also investigating potential weapons law violations, violence, and tax evasion. The Duisburg prosecutor's office and the Regional Office for Combating Economic Crime are among the primary German entities leading the investigation.