People smuggling

People smuggling is a term which is used to describe the illegal and organised smuggling of people across international boundaries, usually for financial gain. Interpol in a recent communication described people smuggling as follows:

Related Topics:
Illegal - Smuggling - Financial gain - Interpol

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:People smuggling has become the preferred trade of a growing number of criminal networks world-wide which are showing an increasing sophistication in regard to move larger numbers of people at higher profits than ever.

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People smugglers are often used by refugees fleeing persecution in desperate circumstances.

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