
Eighteen people have appeared in court in France accused of people smuggling in relation to at least 127 Albanians seeking to reach Britain. Prosecutors are seeking lengthy jail terms for a number of the accused, who are said to have
by Donna Rachel Edmunds10 Dec 2015, 4:21 AM PST0

A crackdown operation by the Turkish coast guard saw the arrests of around 1,300 migrants and three suspected people smugglers yesterday, just one day after Turkey reached a political deal with the European Union (EU) to stem the flow of migrants.
by Sarkis Zeronian1 Dec 2015, 10:34 AM PST0

A fisherman accused of helping migrants cross the English Channel from France is the latest in a growing number of French people turning to human trafficking. The government said this year alone nearly 200 networks operated by 3,000 people have been dismantled in
by Sarkis Zeronian4 Nov 2015, 7:17 AM PST0

Large-scale police operations across Europe are resulting in hundreds of people smuggler arrests, the main engine of suffering and the migrant crisis, which is placing national justice systems under enormous strain. Germany’s BILD tabloid reported yesterday on one criminal German-Turk gang,
by Oliver Lane8 Oct 2015, 3:26 AM PST0

Over 1,800 migrants were rescued Monday from six vessels found adrift in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Libya, Italy’s coast guard said. A total of 1,830 people were brought ashore in six different operations to save passengers in four
by AFP6 Oct 2015, 4:17 AM PST0

THE father of the three-year-old boy whose lifeless body washed up on a Turkish beach was allegedly a people smuggler and was at the helm of the boat when it foundered, killing his son. Australian broadcaster Network Ten has aired allegations that
by Simon Kent11 Sep 2015, 1:46 AM PST0

Organised smuggling gangs are using social media to advertise destination countries in Europe to potential migrants. In a bid to sell various smuggling packages to people seeking a better life, the gangs are offering ‘pro-tips’ on European countries, including giving
by Donna Rachel Edmunds24 Aug 2015, 1:26 AM PST0

The Belgian Interior Minister has announced the creation of a special Task Force to counter human trafficking. The move comes as his country steps up its battle against human traffickers to avoid the risk of Belgium becoming a ‘second Calais’. In an interview with
by Sarkis Zeronian16 Aug 2015, 6:57 AM PST0

A young girl who survived a migrant boat disaster that killed all her friends and family amongst hundreds of others has written an open letter to people in Gambia, her home country, telling them to stay at home. The letter
by Oliver Lane30 Apr 2015, 3:38 AM PST0