The operation resulted in the seizure of more than 9.3 tonnes of narcotics, around 1,000 tonnes of chemical precursors, the closure of dozens of laboratories, and the arrest of 85 individuals across multiple European countries.
The investigation began in 2022, led by the Anti-Drug Crime Department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Wrocław, in close cooperation with the regional office of the Polish National Prosecutor’s Office.
Intelligence provided by the Wrocław officers helped dismantle a transnational criminal network responsible for importing and distributing chemical precursors used in synthetic drug production across the EU.
Europol coordinates multinational operation
By the end of 2024, Europol had assumed overall coordination, bringing together agencies from Poland, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Spain, and the Czech Republic.
The operation reached its peak on 16 January 2026 with coordinated raids across Europe.
In Poland, nearly 400 officers carried out simultaneous operations across four regions, supported by specialized units including counter-terrorism teams, cybercrime experts, forensic laboratories, and customs authorities.
Photo courtesy of the Lower Silesian Police
Poland at the frontline of Europe’s biggest drug crackdown
The results in Poland alone were substantial: 19 arrests, more than 700 tonnes of chemical precursors secured, nine vehicles confiscated worth €1.08 million, over €86,400 in cash recovered, and additional assets valued at approximately €2.4 million earmarked for seizure.
Bank accounts of suspects were also frozen.
Officials praised the police from southwestern Poland for their professionalism, determination, and decisive role in a multiyear, multinational investigation.
The operation marks the EU’s largest-ever strike against drug crime and demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in tackling organized crime.
Photo courtesy of the Lower Silesian Police
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Source: PAP/The Lower Silesian Police/X/@DPolicja