Operation GORGON: Albanian Law Enforcement Takes Down Notorious Organised Crime Group

The Albanian authorities, in collaboration with Europol and law enforcement from Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, have successfully dismantled a major organised crime group. The operation led to the arrest of 15 suspected members involved in a range of criminal activities across multiple jurisdictions.

Operation GORGON concluded with raids in Tirana, Albania, targeting key figures within the criminal network. Assets worth millions, including real estate and EUR 1 million in cash, were seized during the operation.

From Contract Killings to Money Laundering

The structured crime group, primarily consisting of family members and associates from Albania, was involved in contract killings, drug trafficking, and money laundering through complex cryptocurrency transactions. Arrests included a prominent money launderer who provided services to various criminal groups engaged in international crimes.

Europol’s Intelligence Contribution

Europol’s analysis of SKY ECC data provided crucial intelligence to Albanian law enforcement, leading to immediate action by the Special Prosecution Office for Anticorruption and Organised Crime. Europol continues to support the investigation with expert analysis and deployment of specialists to assist in enforcement actions.