Europol and law enforcement agencies from nine countries have teamed up to dismantle an alleged criminal communications platform. A total of 51 suspects were arrested, 38 in Australia, where the app's creator resides.

Australian police arrested 38 suspects in raids across four states in recent days while law enforcement agencies were also making arrests in Canada, Sweden, Ireland and Italy, Australian Federal Polic

An encrypted app allegedly used by the criminal underworld to plan drug deals, murders and kidnappings has been exposed in a huge operation.

Australian police said Wednesday they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, leading to dozens of arrests.