Eurojust Annual Report 2018

Abstract:

This Annual Report is a vivid testimony to what the countries of Europe can achieve when they work together. Over the course of 2018, prosecutors from all over the continent have made a real, tangible contribution to creating a safer Europe by joining forces across borders. On the following pages, we take you on a journey to demonstrate the practical way in which they were supported by Eurojust while dealing with cases of serious organised crime and terrorism.

Throughout this Annual Report, you will find many examples of the more than 6 500 cases that we dealt with last year and the concrete results to which they led. We are particularly proud to have witnessed a 19% growth in casework compared to the year before – the steepest increase in the history of Eurojust. 235 of our cases involved a joint investigation team, including in the landmark Operation Pollino. This was the largest European investigation to date in the fight against the mafia and started in 2014. Following a joint Action Day on 5 December 2018, organised in real time from our premises, 84 suspects were arrested and EUR 2 million in assets were seized.