On July 17, Europol revealed that a series of raids resulted in the arrests of members of an organized crime group believed to have smuggled more than 150 migrants into Poland. Keep Reading
The main aim of the operation is to tackle cross-border crime, including migrant smuggling, trafficking in human beings, document fraud, stolen vehicles and boats, smuggling of drugs and weapons and terrorism. Keep Reading
The Justice and Home Affairs agencies' network is sharing experiences in dealing with the pandemic and considering new avenues for closer cooperation among agencies and with key stakeholders inside and outside the EU. Keep Reading
Having consistent daily interaction with many different travelers gives cabin crews some insight into normal traveler behaviors. Victims of human trafficking often display subtle signs that they are not traveling by choice. Keep Reading
The criminal exploitation of mobile money services includes fraud, money laundering, extortion, human trafficking and people smuggling, the illegal wildlife trade and terrorism. Keep Reading
Spanish National Police dismantled an organized criminal group smuggling migrants from Morocco to the Canary Islands. Keep Reading
With every report to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and every law enforcement investigation dealing with child sexual abuse material, a largely unseen—but urgent—effort begins to identify and aid the child or children being harmed in the images. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seattle Field Office has created an email address and toll-free tip line in order for members of the public to report possible smuggling activity in its area of operation. Keep Reading
Over the last three years, people smugglers have pocketed more than EUR 330 million from their criminal operations on the Western and Central Mediterranean migratory routes. Keep Reading
The campaign is designed to increase awareness in combatting online child sexual exploitation and instruct parents and educators how to safeguard youth from predatory situations during the COVID-19 pandemic and as summer break approaches. Keep Reading
COVID-19, and measures being taken by countries to control its spread, are impacting crime around the world, including migrant smuggling and human trafficking. Keep Reading
On June 8, a South Texas man entered a guilty plea for his role in a conspiracy to transport illegal aliens within the country. Keep Reading
The operation tracked the criminal activity of people smuggling across the continent and was prompted by the tragic discovery of 39 deceased Vietnamese nationals inside a refrigerated truck trailer in the U.K. in October 2019. Keep Reading
During the last few months, the FBI has received more than 195 reports of incidents throughout the United States and in other countries in which a Zoom participant was able to broadcast a video depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Keep Reading
The U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons has committed $5 million toward groundbreaking new research in the field of human trafficking prevalence measurement. Keep Reading
Enhanced border control measures and travel restrictions put in place throughout the European Union have led to a shift in the smuggling activities from air to land and sea routes. Keep Reading
Human trafficking victims are are trafficked within their own communities or transported to new locations using America’s roadways, airways, railways, and waterways. Keep Reading
Regarding the impact of the global pandemic, Frontex says some regimes may be unable to maintain order and the outbreak of internal and inter-state conflict could occur, potentially creating new displaced populations or irregular migration. Keep Reading
U.S. Border Patrol agents with El Centro Sector are notifying the public about a disturbing trend of smugglers attempting to use tractor-trailers to smuggle people. On Monday evening, agents stopped the fourth attempt of this type over the last four months. Keep Reading
The operation saw law enforcement from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines (BIMP) deploy to strategic points along known terrorist transit routes in Southeast Asia. Keep Reading