Europol: Balkan Warrior, maxi operation against arms and drug trafficking

Europol conducted a massive operation against arms and drug trafficking along the Balkan route, which has been found to be the main route into Europe for illegal immigration as well.

The operation, called ‘Balkan Warrior’, involved cooperation between the police forces of several EU and Balkan countries, and was conducted to counter the flow of weapons and drugs crossing the region is 382 arrests the balance of the maxi operation conducted by EUROPOL

As part of the operation, numerous searches and arrests were made, and large quantities of drugs, firearms and money were seized.

The Balkan route is one of the most important routes for drug and arms trafficking to Europe, and also a route for illegal immigration. Its geographical location and the economic and political relations in the region make it particularly vulnerable to criminal activities.

Operation Balkan Warrior represents an important step in the fight against organised crime in the region, and demonstrates the determination of European police forces to combat drug and arms trafficking. However, in order to achieve lasting success, it will be necessary to continue working closely with the Balkan countries and to adopt a comprehensive approach that includes prevention and reduction of the demand for drugs and weapons