Organised crime in today’s world is evolving into a decentralised and technologically sophisticated phenomenon, more capable than ever before of penetrating strategically important sectors of public administration, the economy and infrastructure, and of adapting to social crises. At the same time, the distinctions between traditional organised crime and more complex hybrid threats, such as political…
Category: Germany
Major Raid Targets Human Trafficking and Tax Evasion Network in Germany
On November 13, 2025, German authorities conducted a major coordinated raid targeting a suspected human trafficking and tax evasion network, deploying between 600 and 700 law enforcement personnel across multiple locations in Baden-Württemberg and Berlin. The operation, which has now concluded, involved customs officers, federal police, and tax investigators working in concert, according to the…
Germany to Allow Police to Shoot Down Drones
Police in Germany will soon be allowed to shoot down drones that are violating German airspace. The cabinet agreed the law after disruptions to airports across Europe — including Germany — by rogue drones. The legislation still requires parliamentary approval. Germany is facing a growing threat from unauthorized drones, after sightings near Munich Airport stranded…
Police Ombudsman: Far Right Remains Greatest Threat to Germany’s Security
German authorities recognize that far-right extremism has become the “greatest threat” to the country, according to Uli Groetsch, Germany’s top official overseeing federal police agencies. Federal police organizations are taking new measures to counter this growing danger, Groetsch told Anadolu in an interview, expressing optimism for positive results. “Right-wing extremism remains the greatest threat to…
Clemens Lorei, Kerstin Kocab: De-Escalation in Everyday Police Operations
Everyday police work encompasses any kind of deployment that police officers handle daily. These tasks include, for example, interventions in cases of domestic violence, handling of traffic crashes and offenses, and various forms of conflict resolution. Violence may be a part of these routine operations: police officers, when necessary, use varying levels of force to…