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Fleeing Xi's China: following the trail of migrants trying to reach Australia through Indonesia

A growing number of Chinese citizens are fleeing authoritarianism and economic struggles by seeking escape routes through Indonesia.

Two jailed for smuggling migrants in tyre-filled van

Two men were jailed for smuggling migrants in a van with hidden compartments, highlighting the risks and exploitation in human trafficking.
The migrants were found in dangerous conditions, emphasizing the severity of human smuggling operations.

Fleeing Xi's China: following the trail of migrants trying to reach Australia through Indonesia

A growing number of Chinese citizens are fleeing authoritarianism and economic struggles by seeking escape routes through Indonesia.

Two jailed for smuggling migrants in tyre-filled van

Two men were jailed for smuggling migrants in a van with hidden compartments, highlighting the risks and exploitation in human trafficking.
The migrants were found in dangerous conditions, emphasizing the severity of human smuggling operations.
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#channel-crossings

Three migrants die attempting English Channel crossing

The ongoing Channel crossings pose severe risks, especially with rising fatalities in colder conditions.

Yvette Cooper to chair summit on tackling Channel smuggling gangs

The UK is intensifying efforts to combat criminal gangs smuggling people across the Channel, with a summit led by Yvette Cooper.

Moment human smuggler who took cash for small boat crossings arrested

Human smuggler in east London found guilty of money laundering and facilitating illegal immigration.
He ran an unregistered money services business and acted as a middleman for criminal networks involved in Channel crossings.

Three migrants die attempting English Channel crossing

The ongoing Channel crossings pose severe risks, especially with rising fatalities in colder conditions.

Yvette Cooper to chair summit on tackling Channel smuggling gangs

The UK is intensifying efforts to combat criminal gangs smuggling people across the Channel, with a summit led by Yvette Cooper.

Moment human smuggler who took cash for small boat crossings arrested

Human smuggler in east London found guilty of money laundering and facilitating illegal immigration.
He ran an unregistered money services business and acted as a middleman for criminal networks involved in Channel crossings.
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#migrant-crisis

Guatemala Arrests Seven Over 2022 Deaths of 53 Migrants in Texas

Seven arrests made in a June 2022 human smuggling case leading to the deaths of 53 migrants, including children.

Three migrants die attempting to cross Channel

The English Channel remains dangerous, with three deaths reported during a crossing attempt amid record crossings and fatalities this year.

6 charged with human smuggling in deadly 2021 Mexico truck crash

Six Guatemalans were arrested on human smuggling charges linked to a deadly 2021 truck crash in Mexico.

German police conduct raids on alleged people smugglers DW 12/04/2024

German police launched significant operations against an Iraqi-Kurdish trafficking network responsible for migrant smuggling from France to the UK.

Guatemala Arrests Seven Over 2022 Deaths of 53 Migrants in Texas

Seven arrests made in a June 2022 human smuggling case leading to the deaths of 53 migrants, including children.

Three migrants die attempting to cross Channel

The English Channel remains dangerous, with three deaths reported during a crossing attempt amid record crossings and fatalities this year.

6 charged with human smuggling in deadly 2021 Mexico truck crash

Six Guatemalans were arrested on human smuggling charges linked to a deadly 2021 truck crash in Mexico.

German police conduct raids on alleged people smugglers DW 12/04/2024

German police launched significant operations against an Iraqi-Kurdish trafficking network responsible for migrant smuggling from France to the UK.
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#migrants

Arrests Made in 2021 Crash That Killed Over 50 Migrants

Six arrests made in human smuggling case linked to deadly 2021 migrant truck accident in Mexico, highlighting a significant crackdown on smuggling operations.

France: 4 migrants drown in English Channel DW 07/12/2024

Migrants drowned in Channel during crossing attempt highlight dangers of precarious sea journeys to reach Britain

Arrests Made in 2021 Crash That Killed Over 50 Migrants

Six arrests made in human smuggling case linked to deadly 2021 migrant truck accident in Mexico, highlighting a significant crackdown on smuggling operations.

France: 4 migrants drown in English Channel DW 07/12/2024

Migrants drowned in Channel during crossing attempt highlight dangers of precarious sea journeys to reach Britain
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Mexico's Gulf Cartel expands into US waters: Human smuggling, drug trafficking and illegal fishing

The Gulf Cartel has turned illegal fishing, particularly of red snapper, into a major revenue source, intertwining it with drug trafficking and human smuggling.

Jury convicts two men for smuggling of family who froze crossing Canadian border

Two men convicted of human smuggling, linked to an Indian family's death while attempting to cross the border in a blizzard.

Jury selection begins in human smuggling case after deaths of Indian family at Canada-US border

The trial centers on human smuggling charges linked to the tragic deaths of an Indian family crossing from Canada to the U.S.

Migrants from around the world are trying to reach the U.S. via charter planes

Haitians are utilizing charter flights to migrate to the U.S. via Nicaragua, reflecting desperation and a complex web of human smuggling.

US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer

Human smuggling operations resulting in deaths are being actively prosecuted, with international cooperation leading to arrests abroad.
#law-enforcement

Feds bust migrant smuggling arrival in Florida Keys - then they declined to prosecute

Federal prosecutors declined to charge human smugglers, prompting local authorities to intervene with state charges for accountability.

Edmonton forger who made fake passports for illegal migrants jailed

Radouane Bouhafs was jailed for producing fake ID documents facilitating human smuggling for organized crime groups.

Feds bust migrant smuggling arrival in Florida Keys - then they declined to prosecute

Federal prosecutors declined to charge human smugglers, prompting local authorities to intervene with state charges for accountability.

Edmonton forger who made fake passports for illegal migrants jailed

Radouane Bouhafs was jailed for producing fake ID documents facilitating human smuggling for organized crime groups.
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German police target China-linked human smuggling gang with raids on homes and businesses

A large-scale police raid in Germany targeted an international human smuggling gang exploiting immigration rules for Chinese nationals, resulting in the detention of 10 suspects.

Girl, 7, drowns as migrants attempt to cross Channel to UK

Tragedy of a migrant boat capsizing with a seven-year-old girl dying due to lack of life jackets.
Migrant boat overloaded leading to chaos in the water and a fatal outcome for a young child.
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