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Europol

international organization
Also known as: European Drugs Unit, European Police Office
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  • French National Police: patrolling
    police
    / International police organizations

    The European Police Office (Europol), established in 1992 as the European Drugs Unit, supports the law enforcement agencies of all countries in the EU by gathering and analyzing intelligence about members or possible members of international criminal organizations. Headquartered in The Hague, Europol is far removed from police field…

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    The European Police Office (Europol), established in 1992 as the European Drugs Unit, supports the law enforcement agencies of all countries in the EU by gathering and analyzing intelligence about members or possible members of international criminal organizations. Headquartered in The Hague, Europol is far removed from police field…

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