Month: February 2026
Drugs
News
One to watch
Over 2 kg of cocaine in a car battery was found by Bulgarian customs officers
On February 11, 2026, the Haskovo District Prosecutor’s Office formally charged D.G., a 34-year-old senior police officer from the... Read More
Counterfeit Goods
News
EUR 1.2 billion in counterfeit cash stopped in postal operation
Law enforcement authorities from 18 countries have stopped an estimated EUR 1.2 billion in counterfeit banknotes and coins from... Read More
Drugs
News
The French Navy seized over 4.2 tonnes of cocaine off the coast of French Polynesia
The French Navy seized over 4.2 tonnes of cocaine during a counter-narcotics operation off the coast of French Polynesia.... Read More
Drugs
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Drug trafficking network supplying cocaine to Iceland dismantled
A criminal network involved in cocaine trafficking from South America to Europe has been dismantled following a coordinated investigation... Read More
Drugs
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Drug trafficking network supplying cocaine to Iceland dismantled
A criminal network involved in cocaine trafficking from South America to Europe has been dismantled following a coordinated investigation... Read More
Features
Data-Driven Border Management
As air passenger numbers continue to rise, traveller expectations are increasing, and risks are evolving faster. How are border... Read More
Drugs
News
A South Australian man charged with allegedly importing ketamine into Australia
A South Australian man is scheduled to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court today (12 February, 2026) after allegedly attempting... Read More
Human Trafficking
Migration
News
Frontex: Severe winter weather contributes to a 60% drop in irregular border crossings in January
Severe winter storms and rough seas across key migratory routes contributed to a sharp 60% year-on-year drop in irregular... Read More
Customs and Trade
News
Smuggling
Cigarettes and heated tobacco products detained by customs officers in the Silistra region
Bulgarian customs officers at Lesovo BCP discovered 190 000 (9500 boxes) of smuggled cigarettes in a truck carrying metal... Read More