Europol’s ‘Blueprint of Criminal Opportunism’ report identifies 821 criminal networks, warning that organised crime is rapidly adapting and outpacing law enforcement despite major disruptions

The blueprint of criminal opportunism analyses 731 most threatening criminal networks affecting the EU, including 533 newly identified networks, and finds that while 76% of the networks identified in 2024 are no longer considered among the most threatening, organised crime continues to adapt, replace disrupted actors and exploit systemic vulnerabilities. The report highlights the continued use of legal business structures, cross-border operations…