Europol leads a global crackdown on environmental crime and waste trafficking, arresting 337 suspects across 71 countries and seizing 127,000+ tonnes of illegal waste with nearly €10M in criminal assets

The year-long operation, Custos Viridis, involved authorities from 71 countries and targeted organised crime networks trafficking waste and polluting materials, which investigators say could generate at least €31 million in illicit profits. Authorities conducted more...

Egmont Group’s report The Role of FIUs in Fighting Environmental Crimes calls on FIUs to enhance analytical tools, cross-border collaboration, and sectoral awareness to track illicit financial flows

The report outlines how FIUs face significant hurdles—including limited awareness, resources, and cooperation—in detecting and analysing money flows tied to environmental offences such as illegal logging, wildlife trade, fishing and mining. It recommends that FIUs...