In an operation showcasing the power of international police cooperation, the suspect in the murder of a 74-year-old man was arrested close to Paris, France, on July 18.
According to Europol, this breakthrough was made possible through the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies across Europe, coordinated by Europol.
On July 12, a pensioner was found murdered in his home in Herrsching, Upper Bavaria, Germany. The case sent shockwaves through the country, and the Bavarian police immediately launched an investigation to locate and arrest the suspected murderer.
Through real-time intelligence exchange with its operational partners in Serbia, Europol developed reliable intelligence that the suspect had fled Germany and was hiding in France.
Europol immediately provided this actionable intelligence to the German investigators and established coordination between the countries involved. The European Network of Fugitive Active Search Teams (ENFAST) was activated, connecting the different national units dealing with fugitive searches.Â
This international police effort culminated in the suspect’s arrest in a coordinated operation in Aubervilliers, France, on the morning of July 18. The suspect was taken into judicial detention and is awaiting extradition to Germany to face charges.
The swift arrest of the alleged murderer underscores the power of international police cooperation facilitated by Europol.
Connecting over 3,000 law enforcement authorities worldwide, Europol provides the network and secure communication channels to close the net on criminals trying to evade justice by crossing borders.
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