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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
National Institute of Justice-supported research shows that current labor and sex trafficking data may undercount human trafficking crimes and victims in the United States. Keep Reading
Operation T.E.N. (Trafficking Ends Now), is comprised of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. Keep Reading
A national organization fighting to end human trafficking says the believers in the unfounded Wayfair human trafficking conspiracy theory are overwhelming the organization with reports and making it harder to do its work. Keep Reading
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