European Police Strike at Balkan Drug Cartel in Coordinated Raids

Bosnian, German and regional police arrested three suspects and seized millions of euros in assets this week. The operation targeted a transnational criminal network involved in multi-tonne cocaine shipments from Colombia to Europe. The suspects were identified as high-value targets residing in Germany and believed to be key figures in the cartel. More than 500 officers searched 45 homes, businesses and vehicles, seizing more than five million euros ($5.87 million) in suspected criminal assets. Authorities recovered about 50,000 euros ($58,700) in cash, luxury items, three hi

Source: OCCRP, 2025-12-12; https://www.occrp.org/en/news/european-police-strike-at-balkan-drug-cartel-in-coordinated-raids