The German investigation began with a routine immigration check in September 2024. Due to irregularities in a driver’s documentation, he was suspected of attempted illegal entry and taken in for questioning. Investigators then found evidence that the driver may have already smuggled and dropped off three non-EU nationals on the same day.Subsequent investigations gave reason to believe the person was… Read More
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