smugglers
Coverage of smugglers in the Nexus archive.
- UK-funded drones have helped intercept hundreds of migrants and smugglers crossing into Europe through the Western Balkans
UK-funded drones have intercepted hundreds of migrants and smugglers attempting to cross into Europe through the Western Balkans. The drones are part of efforts to monitor and disrupt illegal migration routes in the region.
- Feliks the eagle is back home in Serbia after a kidnap ordeal in the Middle East
Feliks, an eagle, has returned to Serbia after being kidnapped in the Middle East. The eagle's journey involved kidnappers, smugglers, and a clandestine border crossing.
- Three red sanders smugglers held, 108 logs seized in Anantapur
Three smugglers involved in illegal red sanders logging were arrested in Anantapur, with 108 logs seized. The operation highlights efforts to combat the illegal trade of red sanders, a valuable timber species.
- How Cyprus became a gateway for illicit tobacco
Cyprus has become a gateway for illicit tobacco. Smugglers exploit the island's division to move cheap cigarettes into Europe.
- France, take note! Small boat gangs face swift justice from Belgian police, with 40 suspected smugglers and more than 360 migrants arrested
Belgian police have arrested 40 suspected smugglers and over 360 migrants, targeting small boat gangs involved in smuggling. The operation highlights swift enforcement actions aimed at disrupting migration networks.