By Desmond Nleya
A major international investigation has seized large amounts of cash while arresting over 50 people who were part of the a now dismantled encrypted communication platform.
The platform, known as Ghost, was used to facilitate a wide range of criminal activities, including large-scale drug trafficking, money laundering, instances of extreme violence and other forms of serious and organised crime.
The operation was carried out by Europol and Eurojust,in conjuction with other international law enforcement agents.
Over the course of the investigation, 51 suspects were arrested, including 38 in Australia, 11 in Ireland, one in Canada and one in Italy belonging to the Italian Sacra Corona Unita mafia group.
Europol also said a number of threats to life were prevented and a drug laboratory in Australia was dismantled.
Weapons, drugs and over €1m (£842,270) in cash were also seized globally so far, the body added.
Source: BBC News
