Security & Foreign Affairs
Europol Helps Dismantle Balkan Migrant Smuggling Ring
An international law enforcement operation, supported by Europol, has successfully dismantled a migrant smuggling network operating across the Balkans. Led by Greek authorities, the investigation targeted a criminal group of Syrian and Egyptian nationals who used rental cars to illegally transport migrants. The coordinated action led to arrests and seizures in several countries, disrupting a significant route for irregular migration into the EU. Europol provided analytical support and facilitated information exchange between the national police forces involved in the bust.
A migrant smuggling ring using rental cars in the Balkans has been busted by a Europol-backed operation.