Migrant Smuggling Gangs Adapt to Boat Shortages by Using Larger Vessels

A BBC investigation reveals that migrant smuggling networks are pooling resources and utilizing larger boats to transport refugees after experiencing shortages of smaller vessels.

3 Sept, 06:21 — 3 Sept, 06:21

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Watch: BBC witnesses 'taxi boat' picking up migrants multiple times in a day

A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats.

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Migrant Smuggling Gangs Adapt to Boat Shortages by Using Larger Vessels

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Watch: BBC witnesses 'taxi boat' picking up migrants multiple times in a day

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