Europol task force nets 280 arrests as 'violence for hire' spreads across Europe
Europol has successfully conducted a major operation resulting in 280 arrests across Europe. This crackdown targets the growing trend of 'violence for hire' that has been spreading in various regions. The operation highlights the increasing concern over organized crime and its impact on public safety.
- ▪Europol's task force arrested 280 individuals involved in organized crime.
- ▪The operation focused on the rising trend of 'violence for hire' across Europe.
- ▪Authorities are concerned about the implications of organized crime on public safety.
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