Europol Supports Swiss-German Enforcement against Black Axe in Switzerland

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
42
Issue: 
6
Abstract: 

 On April 28, 2026, law enforcement conducted house searches in several Swiss cantons, resulting in ten arrests, including the Black Axe “regional Head” for the Southern European region. The law enforcement operation targeted leaders and members of the Black Axe, the Nigerian organization suspected of engaging in a variety of criminal activities.