The interim Minister of Internal Affairs, Cătălin Predoiu, announced intensified police actions at summer festivals and events in Romania to detect and remove illegal substances.

A 42-year-old police officer from Caraş-Severin, Romania, is being investigated for harassment, abuse of office, and failure to report a crime, and has been ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device.

The Romanian Police are clarifying common mistakes drivers make when signaling in roundabouts, noting that many drivers incorrectly use turn signals upon entering, which can cause confusion.

A police commissioner from Giurgiu, Romania, his brother, and a company representative have been detained for 24 hours by anti-corruption prosecutors on charges of giving and receiving bribes.

Police in Vaslui, Romania, discovered a 150,000 euro car sought for confiscation by Czech authorities, just one day after an alert was issued.

The Columna-SCOR Federation is demanding urgent changes to legislation protecting adults with disabilities, citing the Viorel Pașca case, which is currently under investigation by DIICOT and Romanian Police, as evidence that disabled individuals lack adequate protection.

Romanian police have successfully recovered and returned 10 stolen paintings, valued at over EUR 90,000, to Italy, following an international investigation.

Ten Romanians have been arrested in Spain following a joint operation by Spanish and Romanian police. They are accused of robbing luxury appliances from moving trucks on Western European highways, with damages totaling nearly half a million euros.

The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) and Romanian Police are set to acquire new IT equipment and solutions to investigate online fraud, money laundering, virtual currency crimes, and cyberattacks.

Two police officers from Cluj, Romania, have been imprisoned for bribery after demanding 500 lei from a driver to avoid a fine. One officer received a sentence of 4 years and 6 months, while the other was sentenced to 4 years.

Romanian police announced 18 cases of phone fraud in the last 24 hours, resulting in a total loss of approximately 2 million lei, with one victim losing over 260,000 lei.

Cătălin Predoiu, Romania's interim Minister of Internal Affairs, defended Georgian Drăgan, the spokesperson for the Romanian Police, who faced a wave of criticism for his reaction to the Recorder investigation titled 'Subservient Police'.

44 non-governmental organizations and media outlets, including HotNews, have sent an open letter to Romania's Interior Minister and police leadership, demanding clarification on accusations made by the Romanian Police spokesperson against the investigative platform Recorder.

The spokesperson for the Romanian Police has issued a response following a Recorder documentary, clarifying that he watched the entire film. The documentary has sparked discussions about the police's 'modus operandi' and institutional stability.

Romanian authorities conducted 27 searches across five counties, leading to the detention of a lodging unit administrator in a fraud case with an estimated prejudice of one million lei.

Border police in Giurgiu, Romania, discovered a massive haul of contraband cigarettes, valued at approximately 2 million euros, hidden within a truck loaded with oranges, leading to the arrest of a Romanian national.

Romanian police are carrying out 185 searches in 76 cases targeting intellectual property rights violations as part of "Operation Jupiter."

Alexandru Balan, the former deputy director of Moldova's Information and Security Service (SIB), accused of disclosing state secrets, may be extradited to Moldova on April 24. Romanian police are expected to transport Balan to the Leuşeni-Albiţa border crossing.

Romanian police and DIICOT prosecutors conducted 19 raids across several counties and the capital, targeting an organized crime group accused of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of young women in Europe for five years.

A 2.2 million euro tender by the Romanian Police for 'enveloping' and 'printing' services has drawn strong criticism from the Europol Union, which labels the expenditure a 'defiance' amidst other operational shortcomings.

A police officer in Romania has been preventively arrested and is under investigation for human trafficking, child trafficking, pimping, and money laundering, after allegedly recruiting and sending two girls to Switzerland for prostitution.

Romanian Police have announced that two girls, aged 4 and 5, are missing after leaving their home in Târnăveni, Mureș County, urging the public for assistance.

Police in Brașov, Romania, have dismantled two groups comprising 25 individuals suspected of stealing diesel fuel from machinery used for railway modernization projects in the county.

Police in Bucharest and 13 counties are conducting 83 searches at recycling companies suspected of creating fictitious commercial operations to defraud over 230 million lei (approximately €46 million).

Hackers successfully cloned the phone number of Romanian Police spokesperson Bogdan Ghebaur, impersonating him to call individuals under the false pretense of preventing credit fraud.

Romanian police are making drivers caught without seatbelts test an impact simulator to demonstrate the dangers, highlighting that a 50 km/h crash without a seatbelt is as dangerous as a four-story fall.

Police in Vâlcea, Romania, have uncovered an online ostrich scam where a young man allegedly collected 4,300 lei from a buyer for seven birds he did not possess, leading to his detention.

The Romanian Police have issued a new warning about the increasing prevalence of phone fraud, specifically "vishing" (voice phishing), where callers can spoof numbers to appear as legitimate banks.

Romanian Police have responded to accusations that they blocked the extradition of former Neamț County Council head Ionel Arsene from Italy, stating that the handover was halted by an Italian court due to medical reasons.

Ileana Cîrpaci, wife of Gradu Cîrpaci (known as 'Minister of Finance'), was handed over to German authorities by Romanian police based on a European arrest warrant, in connection with the case of a man forced to donate a kidney.

DIICOT prosecutors in Romania have dismantled a drug distribution network in Bucharest that used 'shops' set up in short-term rented properties and offered home delivery services for illegal substances.

The Prahova County Police Inspectorate has launched an internal investigation into a police officer from Câmpina, who is facing a criminal case after information emerged that he allegedly stole money found on a person to gamble.

The Mureș County Police Inspectorate announced the opening of a criminal case for culpable homicide to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the death of Apold mayor and former footballer Gabi Mureșan.

Ten paintings stolen from a residence in Italy and illegally brought into Romania were recovered by Romanian police and handed over to Italian Carabinieri representatives.

A Romanian police officer disclosed how organized criminal groups recruit truck drivers for smuggling, highlighting the significant risks involved for drivers who are paid symbolically.

The Romanian Police have issued a warning about a recent surge in fraud cases where scammers impersonate the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), detailing several common fraud schemes.

General Costică Voicu, former Inspector General of the Romanian Police and rector, has died at the age of 74. His name was associated with several controversial cases during his career.

Romanian authorities and bailiffs broke through the walls of the centuries-old Premonstratensian monastery in Oradea (Nagyvárad) at dawn to evict Abbot Rudolf Anzelm Fejes, following a previously postponed operation.

A 24-year-old man with a restraining order entered his ex-girlfriend's home in Luna, Cluj County, and attacked her family, resulting in the death of the girl's mother. Romanian Police announced an inspection team would be sent to the Cluj County Police Inspectorate.

A police officer from Câmpulung, who also serves as the president of a county police union, has been preventively arrested on charges of influence peddling, allegedly soliciting 12,000 euros from another officer.

The "Fourth Power" alliance, comprising NGOs for journalists' and citizens' rights, demanded the resignation of Romanian Police spokesperson Georgian Drăgan after he accused Recorder of "destabilizing state institutions."

An investigation by Recorder has revealed a mechanism through which the Romanian Police allegedly came under political control, with a former minister acknowledging pressures from party leaders. The report provides concrete examples of this alleged subservience within the police force.

Romanian Police have identified a significant increase in the use of prepaid phone cards by criminals, making it harder for law enforcement to identify and track them.

An investigation has been launched in Olt, Romania, after a man bitten by a dog outside a police station was reportedly made by officers to mop up his own blood inside the station.

Romanian Police issued a RO-Alert for an 11-year-old boy who went missing in Bucharest after leaving his grandmother's side on the street and not returning.

Alexandru Balan, former deputy director of Moldova's Information and Security Service, found guilty of disclosing state secrets, is scheduled for extradition by Romanian police to Moldovan authorities on April 24.

An investigation has been launched in Brăila, Romania, after two police officers were filmed dancing to "manele" music in their service vehicle during working hours.

Romanian traffic police will deploy over 450 radar devices and alcohol/substance detection units this weekend, issuing a warning to drivers during the Catholic Easter and Orthodox Palm Sunday holidays.

Romanian police conducted raids targeting six alleged high-risk drug traffickers suspected of procuring, possessing, and selling psychoactive substances and drugs, particularly in the Timișoara area, reportedly using two girls aged 13 and 15 for distribution.

Romanian police and prosecutors conducted 16 searches in Bistrița-Năsăud county, targeting 11 suspects in a case involving illegal hunting and weapons offenses. The suspects are accused of using illegally owned lethal weapons for poaching.

Romanian Police Day is celebrated annually on March 25, coinciding with the Annunciation, to recognize the essential role of police officers in protecting citizens and maintaining public safety.

A policewoman from Vâlcea was filmed washing windows at her workplace, leading to an internal investigation by the County Police Inspectorate (IPJ) after the images went viral online.

The Pro Infrastructura Association criticizes the Romanian Police for bureaucratic delays in implementing a system that would allow them to fine drivers using public road camera footage, despite the measure's potential to significantly improve road safety.

A police officer in Caraș-Severin, Romania, was attacked by two young men while responding to a 112 call about a woman being assaulted; one assailant was detained for 24 hours.

Police officers protesting in Bucharest against proposed pension age increases attempted to enter the government building to discuss their grievances with officials.

Romanian police are facing scrutiny for a seven-day delay in extraditing convicted politician Ionel Arsene from Italy, despite knowing his location, before a Bari appeals court intervened.

The Romanian Police have issued a warning about a new online fraud scheme that uses their identity to send fake SMS messages about fines. They are advising the public on how to recognize and avoid this scam.

Romanian authorities have extradited Gradu Cîrpaci, known as the 'Finance Minister' of the Cîrpaci clan, to Germany, where he faces accusations of human trafficking related to illegal organ harvesting.

Police have arrested a suspect in an attempted arson attack on a Japanika sushi chain branch in Haifa, with the investigation now expanding internationally. The FBI and Romanian police have joined the probe into the incident.

A police officer from Prahova, Romania, is facing criminal charges and disciplinary action after pawning his service laptop.

Romanian police, supported by German authorities, Eurojust, and Europol, have launched a large-scale investigation into an international criminal group accused of defrauding dozens of people by selling non-existent cars, with damages exceeding one million euros.

Traffic fines in Romania are set to increase starting July 1, 2026, following the rise in the national minimum gross wage. The Romanian Police confirmed that the penalty point will increase to 216.25 lei.

Romanian police and prosecutors conducted over 150 raids across the country as part of 'Operation Jupiter,' targeting various criminal activities including smuggling, fraud, theft, forestry crimes, and sexual assaults, with a timber theft network discovered in Suceava.

Romania's National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) announced the arrest of a chief commissioner from Sector 3 Police, who was caught in the act of receiving a 50,000 lei bribe from an individual under investigation for tax evasion.

Romanian police receive thousands of online reports for traffic violations daily, but over half of them cannot be sanctioned because they pertain to offenses other than aggressive driving or other traffic-related incidents.

A violent conflict in Luna, Cluj county, Romania, resulted in the death of a mother who was protecting her daughter from an ex-boyfriend, against whom a protection order was in place. The General Inspectorate of Romanian Police is sending a control team to investigate.

An 18-year-old in Galați, Romania, has been preventatively arrested after attacking a police officer with tear gas during a traffic stop, causing eye injuries that required medical attention.

A media investigation has reportedly uncovered political interference in the appointment of leadership positions within the Romanian Police force. The findings suggest that political motives may be influencing key personnel decisions.

Romanian police conducted 41 raids across 22 counties as part of an investigation into individuals suspected of illegally purchasing non-lethal weapons with lethal potential from an online platform in Hungary.

A bear was successfully captured in a specially placed cage within the grounds of the Police School in Câmpina, Romania. The animal is set to be relocated following its capture.

Sales of mandatory home insurance policies in Romania have significantly increased after a draft regulation, reported by Profit.ro, suggested that the Romanian Police could fine uninsured homeowners.

A traffic police officer from Galați, Romania, was fined and had his driver's license suspended for 120 days after being caught driving 121 km/h in a residential area.

Romanian police fined a woman for driving 176 km/h through a village, who explained she was rushing home to prevent her cake from burning in the oven before Orthodox Easter.

Police and electricity distribution specialists in Mureș county, Romania, are carrying out 20 searches targeting individuals suspected of using clandestine installations for illegal electricity connections.

In Botoșani, Romania, police intervention was filmed showing an officer breaking a car window to detain a driver who had defied them by locking himself in his vehicle and filming the officers.

Three cars collided on DN1 Braşov – Ploieşti near Braşov, resulting in three injuries and blocking traffic in both directions, according to the Romanian Police Infotrafic Center.

A joint operation by Bulgarian and Romanian authorities led to the arrest of five individuals found in possession of 1.2 million fake euro banknotes and over 1 kg of heroin.

The spokesperson for the Romanian Police, Bogdan Ghebaur, issued a warning about a phone cloning scam after his own number was targeted, with perpetrators calling citizens and falsely claiming to help them avoid credit issues.

Romanian highway police have intensified efforts against speeding, issuing over 3,000 fines and revoking 135 driving licenses in a single week. The majority of penalties were for exceeding legal speed limits, with additional sanctions for not wearing seatbelts.

Romanian police officers will begin patrolling in Luxembourg in May, aiming to improve information exchange and conduct joint operations, particularly targeting human trafficking and organized begging.

Police in Bucharest conducted raids on two erotic massage salons, arresting administrators and employees, including the widow of Gabriel Cotabiță, on charges of pimping.