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
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
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
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
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
It goes without saying that airports and seaports are critical checkpoints in the homeland security system. These entry points can be presented with a variety of potential threats. Keep Reading
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents foiled two separate human smuggling attempts over Easter weekend, leading to the arrest of five illegal border crossers and two smugglers. Keep Reading
Offenders often exploit dating apps and websites to recruit—and later advertise—sex trafficking victims. In addition, offenders are increasingly recruiting labor trafficking victims through what appear to be legitimate job offers. Keep Reading
Border Patrol agents have intercepted a large human smuggling attempt at the Interstate Highway 35 Checkpoint. Keep Reading
Airports must help address human trafficking activities that may be occurring at their facility. Proposals are therefore being sought to develop a primer, guidebook, and toolkit to help airport operators create and implement a comprehensive anti-human trafficking action plan. Keep Reading
These immigration options help the victims and are law enforcement tools that encourage victims to report crimes and cooperate with law enforcement for investigations and prosecutions. Keep Reading
100 transportation industry employers have met Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao’s call to sign onto the 'Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking' pledge. Keep Reading
Police in Niger have rescued 232 victims of human trafficking, including 46 under the age of 18, during an INTERPOL-supported operation targeting organized crime groups in West Africa. Keep Reading
The Junior League of Birmingham is partnering with the Birmingham Airport Authority, Alabama, in an effort to aid human trafficking victims. Keep Reading
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to combat human trafficking and online child exploitation in the administration's latest effort to curb the practices. Keep Reading
The training for maritime and airport employees help them to understand what human trafficking is, as well as how to identify, report and stop human trafficking that may take place in or around Port facilities. Keep Reading