Irish and Spanish authorities arrested 12 members of a drug trafficking network linked to the dismantled Ghost encrypted communication platform. The arrests, made on March 26, 2025, included six suspects from each country. Digital evidence traced communications back to the group, which used advanced encryption to coordinate operations. Investigations are ongoing, with more arrests anticipated.

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