European and Ecuadorian law enforcement carried out Operation CANTABRIA, leading to 20 arrests in a major hit against drug trafficking, according to Europol. The operation highlighted how joint efforts can disrupt transnational criminal networks that operate across borders. Europol said the investigation was driven by international cooperation between European and Ecuadorian agencies. The latest operation underscores the focus on cross-border networks involved in trafficking drugs, with the case resulting in 20 people being taken into custody as part of the crackdown. The investigation status beyond the arrests was not specified by Europol in the available material.