330 Arrested in Waste Trade Crackdown
Over 330 people arrested in 70 countries for illicit waste trade. Operation targets Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Nadia Okonkwo
Tech & Business Reporter
Introduction to the Operation
More than 330 people have been arrested across 70 countries in a crackdown on organised crime networks accused of trafficking illicit waste within Europe and exporting it to Africa, Asia and Latin America, Europol said on Wednesday. The operation, which was led by Europol, targeted the illicit waste trade, which has been a significant problem in recent years. ## The Scope of the Operation
The arrests were made in a coordinated effort across 70 countries, demonstrating the global nature of the illicit waste trade. The operation highlights the need for international cooperation to combat organised crime networks involved in this type of activity. The countries involved in the operation include those in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, showing the widespread impact of the illicit waste trade.
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