Big Drug Bust Shakes Up Europe

A huge operation just shook up Europe's drug scene.

Police from six countries teamed up to smash a massive synthetic drug ring. They shut down 24 big labs and grabbed tons of chemicals used to make drugs like MDMA and meth.

Biggest Operation of Its Kind

This wasn't just any bust. It's being called the biggest operation of its kind ever in Europe.

• Profits were huge: For every euro spent on making them, criminals made about 30 euros back.

How It Started

Police started suspecting something was up in 2024. They noticed a network buying huge amounts of legal chemicals from China and India. These chemicals are usually used in medicine, but this time they were being used to make drugs.

The Operation

The operation was complex:

• Involved raids in several countries
• Over 85 arrests
• Most of those arrested were from Poland, but people from Belgium and the Netherlands were also involved.

Bigger Plan to Stop Drug Trade

The operation was part of a bigger plan to stop the drug trade at its source.

• Police are always updating their list of chemicals that could be used to make drugs.
• They're also looking at the environmental damage caused by these drugs.

Not the End

This bust was big, but it's not the end. Police know there are other drug networks out there. They're already looking for the next big target.