The Spanish Guardia Civil is to have direct access to EUROPOL

The Spanish Guardia Civil is to have direct access to EUROPOL information for the first time. Until now the Civil Guard has to go through the Europol National Union. The direct contacts will allow more rationalisation and will increase the effectiveness in the exchange of information, which could crucial in investigations. The Europol offices are in The Hague in Holland and concentrate much of its time in the fight against organised crime and terrorism.