A Romanian truck driver has been charged with attempting to smuggle migrants – including a man suspected of child sex offenses – out of the U.K. on two separate occasions. Keep Reading
From changes to business processes at the EU’s external border crossing points to new technical solutions such as mobile devices and self-service kiosks in support of the enrolment of biometric data, the implementation of the EES brings a number of challenges for European border management authorities. Keep Reading
Operation Kosmos, initiated by the German authorities, aimed to bust a network involved in the smuggling of forged documents to facilitate the illegal border crossing of citizens across Europe. Keep Reading
On June 16 and 17, officers from the French Border Police raided four houses and arrested three individuals suspected of forgery of documents. 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
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
On July 2, Europol launched the Joint Liaison Task Force Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Human Beings (JLT-MS). This new operational platform will allow liaison officers from all EU Member States to step up the fight against constantly adapting criminal networks. Keep Reading
A Fort Brown supervisory Border Patrol agent purchased clothing for the child and fellow agents and CBP officers entertained the youth, watching movies and playing games. Keep Reading