Often, Syrian citizens are suspected of human smuggling; the number of suspected smugglers among Turkish citizens has also increased.
In Germany, the number of arrests in human smuggling cases increased in 2022, such data was provided by the federal police in response to a parliamentary request, DW reports.
In 2022, 2,728 people were detained on suspicion of people smuggling in Germany, up from 2,132 in 2021. From the beginning of this year to August 31, German police detained 1,683 suspected smugglers.
Often, Syrian citizens are suspected of human smuggling; the number of suspected smugglers among Turkish citizens has also increased.
According to police data, since 2022, German citizens have become one of the top five nationalities of the most frequently registered smugglers.
The police also noticed a significant increase in smuggling of Ukrainians.
We remind you that during the temporary occupation of Melitopol, the Russians continued to kidnap people, including women.
Source: korrespondent
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