Europol · External Intelligence

Thousands of horses caught up in Europe-wide trafficking scheme

Source
Europol
Published
14 September 2026
Journal
Financial Crime
Jurisdiction
European Union

Lynx Summary

Europol supported an operation targeting a criminal network suspected of trafficking thousands of horses across Europe. The suspects allegedly used false documentation and altered microchips to hide the animals’ identities.

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