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📅 Deadline: 08 November
🔗 Apply now: https://www.europol.europa.eu/work-with-us/careers/open-vacancies/vacancy/1092

#JobOpening #Hiring #EUCareers

🔐 Could quantum computers compromise the cryptography protecting cryptocurrencies?

This new report separates real risks from misconceptions and sets out steps to protect digital assets.

Read more: https://www.europol.europa.eu/publications-events/publications/quantum-computing-and-cryptocurrencies

🌍 European and Ecuadorian authorities have disrupted a major cocaine trafficking network after years of joint investigation, seizing over 43 tonnes of cocaine in 13 operations between 2022 and 2026.

💪 Fighting drug trafficking through international cooperation!

Read more: https://ow.ly/9LcB50ZWa4T

🔐 A new report by Europol and UC3M assesses this "harvest now, decrypt later" threat, the data most at risk and what it means for law enforcement.

Read more: https://www.europol.europa.eu/publications-events/publications/harvest-now-decrypt-later

🚨 Almost 50 suspects arrested.

🚛 Drugs hidden in commercial freight.

🔫 A network linked to killings, kidnappings and grenade attacks.

🌍 Europol supported the investigation and coordinated action against the drug network across Europe.

🔗 https://ow.ly/QHUk50ZVo7L

#DrugTrafficking

🔐 Future quantum computers could compromise cryptocurrency wallet keys and expose encrypted data collected years earlier.

The timing is uncertain, but preparation takes time.

Two new Europol reports explain the risks and steps to take now.

Read more: https://ow.ly/PAv750ZVffy

#DigitalChallenges

Behind every cross-border cyber investigation is a network of people who know and trust each other. 🤝

We asked participants at the Europol #Cybercrime Conference what they're taking back to their work.

Here's what they said 🎥

🌍 Ordering violence from abroad does not put suspects beyond reach.

🚔 Five suspected organisers and recruiters linked to serious violence across Europe have been arrested in Spain, Morocco and France under Europol-coordinated #OTFGRIMM.

Read more: 🔗 https://ow.ly/WOVY50ZTOhu

🇪🇺 We welcomed representatives of the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs to our HQ 📍

From discussions on the revision of the Europol Regulation to updates on key initiatives, the visit highlighted our commitment to tackling crime in Europe. #MakingEuropeSafer

🚨A 16-year-old is suspected of leading KillSec, linked to around 1 000 suspected attacks worldwide.

German-led action supported by Europol & Eurojust:
🔹 3 provisional arrests
🔹 8 searches
🔹 Leak site taken over

Read more: 🔗 https://ow.ly/o8QT50ZTrPX

#CyberAttacks

🚨 Cannabis smuggling from North America & Thailand into Europe is surging, driven by legal market oversupply & organised crime.

🔍 A new Europol Operational Taskforce is fighting back, including support to Belgian authorities in dismantling a major network.

Read more: 🔗 https://ow.ly/WMxl50ZTrgW

👮 More than 500 police chiefs and delegates from 59 countries gathered at Europol for the European Police Chiefs Convention 2026.

They discussed the security challenges ahead, from AI and lawful access to data to radicalisation, disinformation and cross-border crime.

#MakingEuropeSafer

👮 Over 500 police chiefs and delegates from 59 countries and 15 international organisations gathered to discuss security challenges. Prevention of radicalisation and artificial intelligence in law enforcement on top of the European Police Chiefs Convention agenda.

Read: 🔗 https://ow.ly/ZMk950ZT0Mf

👏 Congratulations to the winners of the Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation 2026!

These awards showcase real-world examples of how law enforcement innovation drives progress.

Learn more about the winning projects, the runners-up and innovation in law enforcement: 🔗
https://ow.ly/53Fb50ZSYTZ

The Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation 2026 have been awarded to Spain, Denmark, and The Netherlands, all recognised for their innovative initiatives that can support and strengthen law enforcement in Europe 👏

Read more: 🔗 https://ow.ly/YF7650ZSXJm

📢 Join Europol as a Forensic Examiner Specialist (Digital Forensics).

Develop and automate digital forensic workflows, analyse large datasets, build scalable processing solutions, and contribute to new forensic methods, tools and best practices.

🔗 Apply: https://ow.ly/WyCw50ZRYAT

📢 Join Europol and coordinate operational support and investigations, develop expertise across cybercrime, threat intelligence, digital forensics, payment fraud and dark web investigations, and strengthen international cooperation.

🔗 Apply: https://ow.ly/USg050ZRYzT

How can law enforcement balance innovation with fundamental rights?

At #EDEN2026 in Lisbon, over 170 experts discussed the challenges of using data & tech while protecting privacy & democracy. From AI to cloud security, the conference explored where to draw boundaries.

🔗 https://ow.ly/YXIm50ZQRaz

🚨 6 arrests on 22 September in an investigation into a network allegedly smuggling migrants by air from mainland Europe to the UK using counterfeit ID documents.

Read more: 🔗 https://ow.ly/Iyut50ZQANQ

#Europol #MigrantSmuggling #OrganisedCrime

🚨Crackdown on human trafficking network!

Europol supported a Dutch-led operation targeting a human trafficking ring exploiting Indian nationals in restaurants across 🇧🇪 🇩🇪 🇱🇺 🇳🇱 🇨🇭.

🔍 70+ potential victims identified, with profits exceeding €4M from exploitation.

Read more: 🔗 https://ow.ly/JGUf50ZPacY