International cooperation is the exchange of information between law enforcement and intelligence agencies of different countries.
International cooperation can be used to:
- Exchange intelligence.
- Facilitate the incrimination, arrest and deportation of suspects across national borders.
International cooperation can happen through informal channels, or through formal organizations such as Interpol.
Used in tactics: Arrest, Incrimination
Used in repressive operations
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Repression against Zündlumpen | House raids were conducted Austria, targeting people suspected of being close to N. and M.[1] |
| Bialystok | In June 2020, people were arrested in Spain and France, thanks to cooperation between Italian, Spanish and French intelligence and police forces.[2] During the investigation Italian cops tried to target a person living in Germany.[3] They sent several requests to German police to extradite the person or have their house searched but the requests were rejected. |
| Bure criminal association case | Some of the people that were arrested had participated in demonstrations against the 2017 G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.[4] Because of this, German investigators cooperated with French investigators, including by being present when the people were interrogated after their arrest. |
| Scintilla | Carla was arrested in France thanks to cooperation between Italian and French intelligence and police forces.[5] |
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