Five arrested for smuggling migrants in Europe via private jet
Five alleged smugglers have been arrested in Rome and Brussels for their role in bringing migrants from Turkey to Europe on private jets. Two others are reported to still be on the run.
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Irregular migrants, asylum applicants to the EU to routinely be screened for security checks
The EU has approved new rules to facilitate greater access to databases to perform background checks on irregular migrants and asylum applicants in the bloc.
Europol breaks up smuggling ring operating in Belarus
Europol said it has arrested eleven suspected people smugglers who brought people into the EU via Belarus. It broke up a ring that is estimated to have made €7 million as income.
Suspected migrant smuggling network across the EU dismantled in major operation
In a massive police operation across Europe, the suspected ringleader of a network suspected of trafficking up to 10,000 people on small boats across the English Channel has been arrested alongside 38 other suspects. Almost half of the suspects were detained in Germany.
Police carry out Europe-wide raids targeting human trafficking
Europol says nearly 130 human trafficking suspects have been arrested following a joint operation aimed at criminal networks allegedly planning to smuggle migrants to Britain on small boats.
Europol identifies several potential trafficking schemes preying on vulnerable Ukrainians
Law enforcement agency Europol said in a press statement that it conducted a joint action day exploring the danger of exploitation which Ukrainian refugee women can be exposed to. Several potential human traffickers were identified as part of the coordinated effort.
European police arrest 'highly dangerous' migrant smugglers
Europol says eight human smuggling "kingpins" were arrested in a European police operation that also dismantled a large secret network accused of transporting some 10,000 migrants to the continent - mainly Afghans, Pakistanis and Syrians.
Europol coordinates raids to stop smuggling network in Greece
A joint police operation between Greek and German forces has resulted in one arrest and four raided locations belonging to a smuggling ring operating between Germany and Greece.
Europol arrests 24 for smuggling migrants, drugs and stolen goods
Europol announced that 24 suspects have been arrested for smuggling migrants, drugs and stolen goods into and through Europe.
Migrant smuggling ring operating across EU busted by Spanish police
Spanish police have broken up a gang that smuggled hundreds of migrants across the Balkans into the European Union, cramming them in trucks in inhumane conditions. Police in nine countries were involved in the operation, authorities said on Thursday.
Migrants allegedly tortured by smugglers in Greece
Police in northern Greece have arrested 13 people accused of migrant smuggling. The men reportedly abducted and tortured migrants as young as 16 years old.
Alleged migrant smugglers arrested in Spain
Spanish police say they have rounded up 20 people accused of smuggling migrants through Spain's overseas Ceuta enclave. The "organized crime group" is also accused of murdering four people who drowned during an attempted sea crossing in February.