Security & Foreign Affairs
EU Agencies Dismantle Drug Money Laundering Ring
A joint operation between French and Belgian authorities, coordinated by Eurojust, has led to the detention of eight individuals suspected of laundering millions in drug trafficking profits. The criminal network allegedly moved large sums of cash from France to be laundered through businesses in Belgium. The cross-border investigation resulted in the seizure of over €8 million. Eurojust facilitated the legal cooperation, enabling simultaneous actions in both countries to dismantle the network.
Cross-border police and judicial cooperation is key to tackling organised crime finances in the EU.