An international law enforcement operation has dismantled an encrypted communication platform, known as Ghost, notorious for enabling large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering, Europol said on Wednesday.

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