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Crackdown on cocaine trafficking from South America in Italy and Albania: 29 arrests
An international operation coordinated by Eurojust and Europol has disrupted the trafficking of large quantities of cocaine from South America to various Italian seaports. In total, 29 suspects belonging to an Albanian-led criminal network were arrested in Italy and Albania.
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06 November 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
This report summarizes the discussions of the Focus Group of Specialised Prosecutors against Trafficking in Human Beings ("THB Focus Group") during its third meeting held at the premises of Eurojust on 26 and 27 June 2024. The establishment of the THB Focus Group is a key action of the EU strategy...
04 November 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
Eurojust is the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation. We bring together prosecutors and judges from across the European Union (EU) and beyond, in an effort to effectively tackle all forms of serious cross-border crime. Through our expertise and support, we make sure that criminals...
31 October 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
The need for cross-border access to electronic evidence is imperative for a vast majority of criminal investigations and proceedings nowadays. In this context, a number of public and private entities and projects have been creating resources aimed at facilitating cross-border access to electronic...
29 October 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
The College of Eurojust adopted the Single Programming Document 2024-2026 on 7 November 2023 (College Decision 2023-12). The present amended version incorporates an increase of EUR 2.6 M in both commitment and payment appropriations for covering the 2024 shortfalls in the salaries and allowances of...
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EuroMed Justice Project
Developing sustainable mechanisms for cross-border judicial cooperation in criminal matters with South Partner Countries.
Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project
Strengthening cooperation within the Western Balkans and between the region and the European Union in the fight against organised crime and terrorism.
SIRIUS
A central reference point in the EU for knowledge sharing on cross-border access to electronic evidence, co-implemented by Eurojust and Europol.
EMPACT
European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats: a security initiative to identify, prioritise and address threats posed by organised and serious international crime.
Intellectual Property Crime Project
Enhancing judicial action against counterfeiting, piracy and other IP infringements, and helping the EUIPO enforce IP rights.
Featured Publications
The ARGO Case - Diplomatic immunity in a cross-border terrorism case
A terrorist attack, planned to take place in France on 1 July 2018, was prevented through the actions of the Belgian authorities and their partners in Germany, France and Luxembourg. Based on information from their security services, the law enforcement services arrested several suspects and dismantled an explosive device before the planned attack.
International cooperation in drug trafficking cases with third countries
Based on the practical experience of Liaison Prosecutors posted to Eurojust from several non-EU countries, this analysis paper offers guidance to judicial authorities in the EU by highlighting potential recurrent issues and challenges as well as best practices in judicial cooperation for these cases.
Tools and Resources for JIT Practitioners
The JITs Network and its Secretariat, with support from Eurojust and Europol, developed a wide range of tools to encourage the use of JITs, facilitate their setting up, and contribute to the sharing of experience and best practice. This leaflet has a complete overview of the tools and resources for practitioners working in a joint investigation team or planning to set up a JIT.
First report on the use of encrypted communications in criminal investigations
Developed by the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security, the report stresses the balance that needs to be struck between securing private communications and fundamental rights, while enabling investigations and prosecutions to combat organised crime and terrorism.
Updated Questionnaire and Compilation on the Requirements for Issuing and Executing Judicial Authorities in EAW Proceedings pursuant to the CJEU’s Case-Law
The Court of Justice of the European Union interpreted in its case-law the notion of ‘issuing judicial authority’ under Article 6(1) of the Framework Decision on the European Arrest Warrant and the surrender procedures between the Member States.
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