Polish authorities announced on Tuesday the dismantling of several interlinked drug smuggling networks operating across Europe, seizing narcotics valued at 1 billion zlotys ($275 million).
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBSP) said the core of the criminal groups consisted of Polish nationals living in Spain, with some members reportedly linked to football hooliganism.
During the operation, police confiscated 600 kilograms of marijuana, 180 kilograms of hashish, 40 kilograms of amphetamine sulfate, seven firearms, and several hundred rounds of ammunition.
The networks trafficked drugs to multiple European countries, including the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Scandinavian nations.
The investigation was carried out in coordination with law enforcement agencies across the European Union, CBSP said, highlighting cross-border collaboration in tackling organized crime.
Written By Rodney Mbua
