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Operation Liberterra III: 3,700 Arrests in Global Crackdown

1/26/2026

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Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization, led Operation Liberterra III.
The operation resulted in over 3,700 arrests and assistance for more than 4,400 potential victims.
From November 10 to 21, 14,000 officers across 119 countries participated.
Criminal networks in Africa are evolving, with victims lured by false job offers.
The crackdown disrupted recruitment hubs in several West and Central African nations.

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Story summary

Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization, led Operation Liberterra III.
The operation resulted in over 3,700 arrests and assistance for more than 4,400 potential victims.
From November 10 to 21, 14,000 officers across 119 countries participated.
Criminal networks in Africa are evolving, with victims lured by false job offers.
The crackdown disrupted recruitment hubs in several West and Central African nations.