Europol

British

/ ˈjʊərəʊˌpɒl /

acronym

European Police Office, an international association devoted to fighting cross-border organized crime within the European Union

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Those raids were co-ordinated by Cheshire Police, with support from Europol and other forces, and officers remain at the scenes, carrying out further searches.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Between April and December 2025, Europol said the NCA and Belgian colleagues had managed to successfully intercept seven different vehicles in Belgium which were carrying these kits and driving towards France.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Police have other targets in their sights following the successful operation announced on Wednesday by Europol, the EU police agency.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Jihadist-related acts accounted for 64% of all terrorism cases on the continent in 2024, down from 74% the previous year, according to the European Union’s law-enforcement agency, Europol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

In addition to working with local Egyptian authorities, ACE’s investigation was aided by Europol, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

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