European gangs now 'corporations of crime' with hundreds of thousands of members

An intelligence report has found that Europe's most dangerous gangs have dramatically expanded their ranks, now boasting hundreds of thousands of members. These groups are described as running 'corporations of crime' in plain sight, according to the document.

The scale of the expansion suggests a shift from traditional covert operations to more open, corporate-style structures. The report highlights how these criminal organizations have become deeply embedded in the legitimate economy.