The EncroChat Operation: Unveiling Organized Crime

The chapter delves into the massive impact of the EncroChat operation, where law enforcement gained access to a highly encrypted communication system used by criminals worldwide. It uncovers the shocking extent of violence and criminal activities discussed in the messages exchanged among high-level criminals, leading to disruptions in drug smuggling, hitman hires, and other criminal endeavors. The conversation also touches on the challenges of investigating secretive crime families in the UK, revealing connections between criminals and insiders, including police informants.