European law enforcement and justice authorities managed to identify a criminal group that operates around the world.

According to Europol and Eurojust, 44 people were arrested as a result of raids in 10 countries.

In addition to charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, these people are suspected of belonging to one of the most dangerous gangs operating in the European Union, writes Deutsche Welle.

According to the investigation, several criminal groups from three continents cooperated with each other in major crimes both in the EU and beyond.

In the process of searching for the leaders and their aides, the police conducted a total of 94 searches on November 22.

It is believed that the international gang includes criminals in Lithuania, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Poland, France, Germany and Slovakia.

According to Europol and Eurojust, the scale of the drug trade is huge.

During the raid, large quantities of illegal substances were seized, including cocaine, hashish, marijuana and methamphetamine.

The criminal syndicate is trying to completely control the chain of drug trafficking, from the organization of mass supply of drugs to distribution.

Judicial and law enforcement agencies of eleven countries, including Germany, the United States, France, and Spain, participated in the "unprecedented international operation."

The investigation was conducted by the Lithuanian authorities with international coordination.