Based on accumulated figures from all authorities involved, this led to the following results, three years after the encryption was broken by law enforcement:
- 6,558 suspects arrested, amongst whom 197 High-Value Targets
- 7,134 years of imprisonment of convicted criminals up to now
- EUR 739.7 million in cash seized
- EUR 154.1 million frozen in assets or bank accounts
- 30.5 million pills of chemical drugs seized
- 103.5 tonnes of cocaine seized
- 163.4 tonnes of cannabis seized
- 3.3 tonnes of heroin seized
- 971 vehicles seized
- 271 estates or homes seized
- 923 weapons seized, as well as 21,750 rounds of ammunition and 68 explosives
- 83 boats and 40 planes seized
In the UK, we continue to see a significant number of cases progress through the criminal courts, with all significant legal challenges to the admissibility of law enforcement interception techniques so far being rejected.
Based on the ongoing investigations, we expect many hundreds of additional arrests and prosecutions based on the information that is still being analysed.
All of our lawyers are fully acquainted with the complex legal and technological aspects of these cases and can offer expert guidance in order to achieve the most favourable outcomes for our clients.