During his visit to Belgrade for a conference organised by the Association of Public Prosecutors of Serbia, Rob de Rijk, President of the European Network of Prosecutors for the Environment (ENPE), gave an interview to Euronews about the scale of environmental crime in Europe, including the Netherlands, his home country.
Environmental crime is one of the most profitable forms of criminal activity worldwide, generating nearly €260 billion in annual profits, according to Interpol estimates. These crimes are difficult to investigate and prosecute, penalties are often insufficiently severe, and prosecutors need specialised expertise to tackle them effectively.
Source: Euronews Serbia
