Security & Foreign Affairs
Police Officers Arrested in Migrant Smuggling Ring
A Europol-supported operation has led to five arrests for smuggling migrants across the Bulgarian-Serbian border. Significantly, the arrested individuals include two police officers and a high-value target, alongside two associates. The operation suggests a level of official corruption facilitating the illegal smuggling networks. Searches uncovered vehicles used for smuggling, firearms, and ammunition. The investigation highlights the challenge of tackling organised crime that has infiltrated state institutions.
Europol operation reveals police corruption in a cross-border migrant smuggling network.