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Frontex coordinates major European operation against drug trafficking
A large-scale European operation coordinated by Frontex, titled ‘Joint Action Days Mobile 9’, has resulted in the arrest of over 330 individuals across 26 countries. Conducted between September 28 and October 9, the initiative targeted cross-border crime, including drug trafficking, smuggling, and vehicle theft.
Authorities seized 7.4 tons of cocaine, 2,389 kilograms of cannabis, and over 10 million smuggled cigarettes. Other significant seizures included 710 stolen vehicles, 80 firearms, 3,466 rounds of ammunition, and more than 44,600 benzodiazepine tablets. The operation involved inspections of over 150,000 people, 130,000 vehicles, and 2,721 vessels.
Seventy-five cases were linked to high-risk criminal networks identified under the European Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT), leading to 51 specific arrests in Greece, Lithuania, Portugal, and Spain. The operation included participation from 19 EU member states alongside Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Switzerland.
Entities
Apatzingán · Ayamonte · Europe · European Platform Against Criminal Threats · European Union · Frontex · Guardia Civil · Huelva · Huelva, Spain · Interpol · Jalisco State Police · Michoacán State Attorney General's Office
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The investigation into the organization began in 2024. www.diarioavanza.es · es.euronews.com · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] A firearm prepared for live fire was found at the scene. www.diarioavanza.es · elfarodeceuta.es · it.euronews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The criminal organization used the property as a drug warehouse for distribution in Spain and Europe. www.diarioavanza.es · es.euronews.com · www.huelvainformacion.es · it.euronews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A hidden bunker containing over 1,000 kilograms of hashish was found under a floor covered by loaves of bread. www.diarioavanza.es · elfarodeceuta.es · es.euronews.com · it.euronews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A caretaker was arrested while attempting to move 600 kilograms of hashish in a trailer. www.diarioavanza.es · es.euronews.com · www.huelvainformacion.es · it.euronews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Spanish National Police seized more than four tons of hashish in Ayamonte, Huelva. www.diarioavanza.es · elfarodeceuta.es · es.euronews.com · www.huelvainformacion.es · it.euronews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Authorities seized 7.4 tons of cocaine. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.moncloa.com · www.dnoticias.pt · observador.pt
- [● 5 SOURCES] The operation involved 26 countries. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.moncloa.com · www.dnoticias.pt · observador.pt
- [● 5 SOURCES] 2,202 irregular migrants were identified. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.moncloa.com · www.dnoticias.pt · observador.pt
- [● 5 SOURCES] More than 330 people were arrested during the operation. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.moncloa.com · www.dnoticias.pt · observador.pt
- [● 5 SOURCES] The operation took place between September 28 and October 9. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.moncloa.com · www.dnoticias.pt · observador.pt
- [● 5 SOURCES] 80 firearms and 3,466 rounds of ammunition were seized. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.moncloa.com · www.dnoticias.pt · observador.pt