From National Investigations to European Enforcement: The EU’s Fight Against Migrant Smuggling

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Friday, August 28, 2026
Author: 
Eloise Henze
Volume: 
42
Issue: 
10
Abstract: 

               As internal borders within the European Union (EU) have become less significant for legitimate movement, criminal networks are also able to exploit cross-border mobility.  Consequently, effective enforcement increasingly necessitates cooperation that transcends national boundaries.  A recent operation related to migrant smuggling demonstrated one way in which this can work effectively.