Top drug lords in The Western Balkans have been arrested following an investigation into encrypted phones, Europol said Thursday.
Europol said in statement that on On May 11, coordinated raids were carried out out in Serbia and in The Netherlands to target the cartel’s leadership and distribution infrastructure.
“A total of 23 people were arrested, including 3 leaders of this criminal organization considered by Europol as particularly important targets,” the statement said.
Seven other members of this criminal organization were already arrested in Belgium in 2021.
Previously, two people were arrested for other offenses in Serbia and Peru.
Another suspect arrested in Netherlands on May 8
Serbian authorities took over assets to the beat of €5 million ($5.44 million).
During the operations, 15 high-end cars were seized, as well as luxury jewelry and watches. in 35 house search.
Police units also seized weapons and explosives, including two sniper rifles, three machine guns, pistols, silencers, 24 blasting caps and five devices. for remote dedication of detonators, 13 packs of plastic explosives and several hundred pieces of ammunition.
