Europol has conducted a large-scale operation in late October targeting vehicle theft, trafficking, and human smuggling, spanning multiple European countries including Albania.
The operation, codenamed “JAD Mobile 8”, was coordinated by Europol and Frontex and focused heavily on Greece, where criminal cells managed both stolen vehicles and clandestine human trafficking. During the 11-day operation, 231 stolen vehicles were recovered in Greece, and over 100 arrests were made.
Participating countries included EU members such as Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and others. Non-EU countries involved were Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Switzerland, along with Europol and Interpol.
In Greece specifically, authorities carried out intensive vehicle and individual checks in Attica, Thessaloniki, Kilkis, Fthiotida, Thrace, Serres, and at border crossings including Mertzani, Kristallopigi, and Kakavia, targeting stolen and falsified vehicles.
Key results of the operation:
- 462 stolen or falsified vehicles identified across Europe (232 more than last year).
- 6,548 vehicles checked in Greece (1,263 more than last year).
- 231 stolen/falsified vehicles identified in Greece (57 more than last year).
- 84 illegal immigrants arrested and 21 human traffickers detained.
- 199.56 grams of narcotics seized.
The operation ran from October 20 to October 31, 2025, reinforcing European efforts against organized crime and cross-border trafficking.
