CroatiaIn a large international police operation coordinated by Europol and Bavarian state prosecutors, German federal police and foreign agencies dismantled an organized human trafficking network. The group allegedly transported migrants across dangerous conditions, charging between 6,500 and 7,800 euros per person, with estimated earnings of at least 875,000 euros. Another group was found to charge between 2,000 and 10,000 euros per person, moving migrants through Serbia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and into Germany. The operation targeted two groups linked to the 'Sarawi' clan, which trafficked over 152 people via the Balkans in 2022. One suspect, identified as a high-value target by Europol, was arrested in Saarbrücken, while another was detained in Belgrade. The operation followed the 'Traunsteinski model,' emphasizing close cooperation with Europol and other European law enforcement bodies.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a cross-border human trafficking operation involving multiple countries and law enforcement agencies. It does not take a clear ideological stance but reports on the scale and methods of the crime, including charges, locations, and the involvement of Europol.
