Smuggling
21 migrant smugglers apprehended: Minister
A total of 21 migrant smugglers have been apprehended during separate operations conducted in the Central Anatolian province of Kırklareli and the southern province of Muğla, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has informed.
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Bulgaria: Nationwide Police Operation against Illegal Migration
A specialized police operation against illegal migration has been launched across the country, BNR reported.
The police, together with the prosecutor's office, will attack the so-called "Havalari".
Albania Detains 45 in Anti-Drugs Bust Focused on Elbasan
An Albanian ant-drugs operation focused on the town of Elbasan and some areas nearby in central Albania - an area well known for its crime and drugs presence - has resulted in 45 detentions. Seven more suspects remain at large.
The detention to the uncle of the mass murderer from Mladenovac has been extended
At the proposal of the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade, the court extended the custody of G.G., uncle of U.B., for another 30 days, who is suspected of killing eight and wounding 12 people in the vicinity of Mladenovac.
This was confirmed for Tanjug in the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office.
Detention of the arrested members of Kurti's special forces
They are suspected of having committed the criminal offense of illegal production, possession, carrying and trafficking of weapons and explosive substances.
Deadly shipwreck off Greece one of Europe’s worst migrant disasters
At least 78 people died and hundreds more are missing at sea, presumed dead, after a boat carrying migrants from Libya to Italy capsized in international waters south-west of Greece early on Wednesday.
Woman arrested at Greek-Turkish border with heroin hidden in pillowcases
A woman was arrested on Thursday after officers at the Kipi Border Station in northeastern Greece found more than 9 kilograms of heroin hidden in her personal belongings.
The drugs were divided in 34 nylon packages and hidden in striped pillowcases in a suitcase placed in the trunk of a taxi, with which she attempted to enter from Turkey.
Türkiye becomes committee member against illicit trafficking
Türkiye has been elected as a member of the Subsidiary Committee of the Meeting of States Parties to the "UNESCO 1970 Convention," which is an international treaty to combat the illegal trade in cultural items.
Türkiye's membership in the committee will work to promote the protection of cultural assets and their return to their homelands.
Four-year membership
10 arrested in North Macedonia in people smuggling raids
Authorities in North Macedonia said Monday that 10 men were arrested as suspected members of an international people smuggling ring following an investigation that lasted nearly two years.
"The Times": Bulgaria to help Rishi Sunak stop Illegal Immigration
Bulgaria will help Rishi Sunak to stop illegal immigration - under this headline, the newspaper "Times" informs about a new cooperation being prepared between London and Sofia to combat with human traffickers.