Police raids in Europe target organised crime

Security forces from around the world have launched a campaign against organised crime, resulting in numerous arrests and confiscations. 

The operation known as Trojan Shield led to police raids in 16 nations. More than 800 suspects were arrested and more than 32 tons of drugs - including cocaine, cannabis, amphetamines and methamphetamines - were seized along with 250 firearms, 55 luxury cars and more than 148 million dollar in cash and cryptocurrencies.

The operation - led by the FBI with the involvement of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the European Union police agency Europol and law enforcement agencies in several countries.