30.12.2024

Counteracting migrant smuggling: a multifaceted approach to fight migrant smuggling

Rising poverty and social and political unrest are pushing increasing numbers of people towards criminal networks that facilitate unauthorised entry, transit or stay in the EU.

People smugglers exploit land, sea and air routes for migration into and within the EU. These journeys can be extremely dangerous, particularly when they take place by sea, and often expose migrants to life-threatening risks and violence from smugglers. Smuggling networks are also closely linked to other forms of serious and organised crime such as terrorism, money laundering and human trafficking.

Research and innovation projects supported by the Horizon 2020 funding programme have achieved significant results in studying and developing tools that can help, fighting the smuggling of migrants and of human trafficking, and enhancing maritime surveillance.

Learn more about the project’s results

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