European police on Tuesday confirmed the arrests of more than 6,000 people who were formerly active in defunct encrypted messaging service EncroChat. Authorities
A European investigation where authorities listened in to criminals by using encrypted phones has led to 6,500 arrests worldwide and the seizure of hundreds of tons of drugs.
Investigations triggered by the cracking of encrypted phones three years ago have so far led to more than 6,500 arrests worldwide and the seizure of hundreds of tons of drugs, French, Dutch and European Union prosecutors said Tuesday.The announcement underscored the staggering scale of criminality mainly drugs and arms smuggling and money laundering