Smuggling of Migrants

Smuggling of migrants involves illegal transportation across borders, typically for financial gain, without proper authorization. It often includes facilitating movement through dangerous routes or unsafe methods, risking migrants’ safety. Unlike human trafficking, smuggling is usually a temporary agreement and not necessarily exploitative afterward. Migrants may seek smuggling services due to limited legal options, violence, or economic hardship, but the activity is illegal and can expose individuals to severe risks, such as accidents, exploitation, or detention. Authorities aim to combat smuggling to ensure safe, lawful migration and protect migrants from dangerous or criminal situations.