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Europol-led action against nihilistic violent extremist network "The Com" – Referral Action Days disrupt online ecosystem and leads to the referral of 4340 URLs referencing disturbing content | Europol

Over several weeks in June and July 2026, Europol supported an action targeting nihilistic violent extremist content online. Investigators from nine countries participated in these ‘Referral Action Days’, with the common goal to disrupt The Com online ecosystem and limit propaganda dissemination, as well as to find new investigative leads. The action also aimed at enhancing platforms’ response to and awareness of terrorist content online produced and disseminated by The Com groups.