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WHAT IS HUMAN SMUGGLING?

Human Smuggling

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Human Smuggling is the facilitation of irregular entry into a country where the migrant is not a national or resident. The criminals behind this highly profitable business seize the opportunity created by the need or desire of people to enter a country without legal status. Smugglers sell illegal and dangerous services to desperate people and are often part of a well-organized, multinational network.

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5 facts you need to know about migrant smuggling:

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Migrant smuggling is a deadly business

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Migrant smuggling is transnational

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Migrant smuggling is a lucrative crime

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Migrant smuggling often goes unpunished

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Migrants may be exploited

Here are key indicators to watch for:

Signs of Human Smuggling

  • Individuals arriving under unusual circumstances or using falsified travel documents.

  • Evidence of financial transactions for illegal entry into a country.

  • People in poor health due to dangerous and unsanitary travel conditions.

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