The operation resulted in:


30 searches
15 people detained and 18 people formally charged
considerable amounts of cash seized in zlotys, euros and US dollars
silver and gold coins and bars, gold jewellery, watches and 7 luxury cars seized
electronics and evidence of the use of cryptocurrencies, cash remittances and currency conversions gathered
total value of seizures amounts to EUR 2 million


Europol’s intelligence packages provide new leads

Europol’s dissemination of intelligence packages has given investigators new insight into the criminal network. In addition to identifying tobacco smuggling as a source of income, investigators were now able to trace the illicit profits. Analysis of encrypted data intercepted from criminals’ phones also revealed locations used to hide large sums of cash. Europol provided an analyst and a specialist on-site to assist the 200 Polish law enforcement officers involved in the operation. 

Read full article at source