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WHAT IS HUMAN SMUGGLING?
Human Smuggling

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.

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.
