Security & Foreign Affairs
Atlantic Cocaine Highway Broken by Europol
Europol has announced the successful dismantling of a major 'Atlantic Cocaine Highway' operation. A coordinated maritime effort between 13 and 26 April 2026 targeted criminal networks trafficking cocaine from Latin America to Europe through complex at-sea transfers, bypassing traditional detection methods. This significant operation underscores the EU's commitment to combating organised crime and drug trafficking, which has direct implications for public safety and security across member states.
Major drug trafficking route supplying Europe with cocaine disrupted by Europol.