Operation BULUT: How Cracking Encrypted Chats Put 232 Drug Lords Behind Bars
Europol’s Operation BULUT busted 232 suspects in a European drug ring using intel from Sky ECC and ANOM. It was like catching crooks in a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek, except the stakes were millions in assets and 21 tonnes of drugs. Europol’s message? Criminals, your encrypted cloud isn’t safe anymore!
Hot Take:
Who knew that the key to beating drug cartels was in their pocket the whole time? Encrypted messaging apps: a criminal’s best friend, and now, their worst enemy. Operation BULUT swoops in, proving that no cloud is safe from the long arm of the law. Next up, maybe Europol can tackle the mystery of why our parents still think their passwords are secure when they use “password123”!
Key Points:
- Operation BULUT dismantled drug networks in Europe and Türkiye, arresting 232 individuals.
- Europol-led operation relied on intelligence from encrypted platforms like Sky ECC and ANOM.
- Authorities seized over 21 tonnes of drugs and EUR 300 million in assets.
- International cooperation was crucial, involving multiple countries and real-time coordination.
- The operation highlighted the dual nature of encrypted apps as both criminal tools and law enforcement gold mines.
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