Seaport Employees Can Help Stop Human Trafficking
As much of the world has turned its attention to the COVID-19 pandemic, the illegal crime of human trafficking has been able to flourish. Keep Reading
Latvian Aviation Industry and Government Collaborate to Fight Human Trafficking
The cooperation will improve the knowledge and skills of aviation workers to recognize human trafficking, its victims, actions to solve situations, and provide information dissemination activities both at the airport premises, on airBaltic aircraft and on social media. Keep Reading
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DHS Launches New Center for Countering Human Trafficking
The center will be staffed by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and DHS, as well as subject matter experts and support staff from 16 DHS components—all focused on the “4 Ps” of the center’s mission: prevention, protection, prosecution and partnerships. Keep Reading
How Modern Technologies Help Organized Crime Groups Traffic People Across Borders
Modern communication technologies – namely the internet, social media, and mobile applications – have significantly impacted how organized crime groups involved in international trafficking in human beings operate. Keep Reading
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Cartels based in Mexico pose the greatest risk to the homeland among threats posed by transnational criminal organizations, including their "complicity in the 71,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. last year," according to the Department of Homeland Security. Keep Reading
Crackdown on Organized Crime Groups Smuggling Migrants into Europe and Across the English Channel
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166 Arrested in Organized Crime Sting
More than 390,000 individuals were checked at cross border locations and suspected illicit trafficking hotspots as part of an organized crime crackdown. The four-day operation saw 33 countries team up during the joint action days. Keep Reading
ICE Cartagena Opens Forensic Lab to Combat Transnational Cyber Crime
The creation of Transnational Cyber Crimes Investigative Laboratory (TC2IL) is critical to supporting the fight against the sexual exploitation of children and disrupting transnational crimes. Keep Reading
50 People Smugglers Arrested in International Operation Led by Frontex
From 11 to 21 September, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, together with Austria led an international operation against serious and organised cross-border crime in Central and South Eastern Europe. Keep Reading
Dangerous Increase in Human Smuggling Attempts Using Tractor-Trailers
In fiscal year 2020 through August, two sectors have seen more than 226 tractor-trailer cases, with 3,740 individuals discovered concealed. This represents a 37 percent increase from the same period in fiscal year 2019 just for the Laredo sector alone. Keep Reading
ICE, Brazil Federal Police Arrest Alleged Leader of Major Human Smuggling Organization
The alleged leader of a major human smuggling organization that had smuggled individuals from the Middle East (primarily Iran) into South America, the United States, Canada and Europe has been arrested. Keep Reading
Operationalizing #NeverForget: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
As we reflect on the impacts of September 11th on our present and future, we at Homeland Security Today urge you to operationalize the pledge to never forget: To recognize the evolving and changing nature of the threats to our people and way of life, and to work to be part of the solution. To work to solve problems instead of creating more victims. To unite as Americans against those who wish to harm us. And, perhaps most importantly, to recognize that the consequences of just one successful attack are more than we are willing to tolerate. Keep Reading
Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter, Trafficking 39 Victims
A man entered a guilty plea on August 28 as part of an ongoing investigation into the deaths of 39 trafficked Vietnamese nationals. The victims were discovered last October in a truck trailer in Grays, Essex, U.K. Keep Reading
Migrants Die at Sea as Illegal Border Crossings Start to Pick Up Around Europe
After reaching record lows in April due to restrictions related to COVID-19, the number of irregular migrants detected at Europe’s external borders has been rising over the last three months. Keep Reading
UN Tells U.K. Interception is Not a Solution to the Migrant Problem
The United Nations has advised the U.K. that intercepting boats full of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel is not the solution to deter them from attempting to reach the English coast. Keep Reading
Online Crime in Africa a ‘Bigger Threat Than Ever Before’
A new INTERPOL report on online organized crime in Africa shows how digitalization is transforming almost every major crime area across the continent. Keep Reading
2 Hampton Roads Organizations Awarded $860K to Provide Housing to Human Trafficking Victims
Two local organizations are receiving a share of a $35 million federal grant announced this week that will help victims of human trafficking. Keep Reading
ICE HSI Fresno Catches 34 Online Predators in Operation COVID Chatdown
During the undercover operation from July 20 to Aug. 2, 2020, more than 190 online contacts continued to chat even after they knew they were talking to whom they believed was a minor. Keep Reading
Countries Urged to Act on Human Smuggling After 27 Migrants Die at Sea
Two United Nations agencies are calling for greater action to dismantle human smuggling and trafficking networks following the deaths of 27 migrants off the coast of Mauritania, northwest Africa. Keep Reading
Tim Tebow’s 33rd Birthday Fundraiser | Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Donate to help the fight against human trafficking here. At the core of the foundation is the idea that every human being on this earth is an image bearer of God— each of us created with inherent worth and immense purpose. That is why I am both humbled and excited to announce today, on World Day Against Trafficking… Keep Reading