Europol

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Europol

(ˈjʊərəʊˌpɒl)

n acronym for

(Law) European Police Office, an international association devoted to fighting cross-border organized crime within the European Union

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Noun

Europol - police organization for the European Union; aims to improve effectiveness and cooperation among European police forces

European Law Enforcement Organisation

constabulary, police, police force, law - the force of policemen and officers; "the law came looking for him"

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Europol

[ˈjʊərəʊpɒl] N → Europol f

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Europol

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"At the request of the Slovak authorities, Europol has provided analytical and forensic support from the earliest days of the investigation," it wrote in a press release published on October 2.Moreover, it took part in the preparation of the police actions carried out in late September, which resulted in arresting nine people, five of whom have already been released, Europol informed.

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The nomination was based on his experience as Bulgaria's Interior Minister and his work with Europol.