22 arrested in Denmark during European Empact operation against cross-border crime
22 people were arrested in Denmark over a three-day European police operation. 7,474 people were checked, and eight of those arrested have since been remanded in custody.
22 arrested in Denmark during European police operation
22 people were arrested in Denmark last week during a three-day European police operation targeting cross-border crime, according to B.T. on the basis of a press release from the South and Southern Jutland Police.
The operation, which was conducted under Europol's Empact platform, was aimed at organised theft, smuggling and serious organised crime. A total of 7,474 people were checked in Denmark over the three days, which resulted in the 22 arrests and 30 separate fines.
18 of the arrests took place in South and Southern Jutland. The cases behind the arrests span drug smuggling, pimping, burglary and violation of entry bans. A single man who was internationally wanted for extradition to Poland was also apprehended. Eight of those arrested were subsequently remanded in custody.
South and Southern Jutland Police contributed to the operation with entry controls and a major checkpoint at the border crossings in Kruså, Padborg and Frøslev on Wednesday. Furthermore, Danish immigration control units were present in an operations centre in Lithuania, where information was shared and investigative measures were coordinated across countries.
"The operation demonstrates that cross-border crime is extensive, and that criminal actors move between several countries to carry out their criminal activities," says Jan Rasmussen, deputy police inspector in the Immigration Control Unit West.
Rasmussen points out that the information gathering during the operation will also have significance going forward: "We can use the information currently as part of our efforts, but also in our investigation and analytical work after the operation. Through information sharing and operational cooperation, we also learn a great deal from one another, so we can become even more effective in the future."
In addition to Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Norway, Iceland and Romania participated in the operation.
Source: B.T.