Germany plans to extend its border controls with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland to stem a migration surge and combat people-smuggling until Dec. 15, a spokesperson for the interior ministry said on Monday, reports citing Reuters.

Source: https://en.apa.az/europe/germany-to-extend-border-controls-with-poland-czech-republic-switzerland-417937

He claimed he was unaware of the penalties for people-smuggling.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/22/people-smugglers-recruiting-russian-captains-for-migrant-boats-to-italy

“The Illegal Migration Act will also break the cycle of people-smuggling gangs, put an end to the unacceptable use of hotels, and clear the legacy asylum backlog which has already fallen by over 35,000 cases.”

Source: https://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/national/23890126.think-tank-sets-alternative-proposal-impractical-rwanda-scheme/?ref=rss

'We will continue to work closely with our policing partners to disrupt people-smuggling gangs and ensure those who abuse our laws face the consequences of their crimes.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12225907/PICTURED-Cramped-lorry-spaces-Albanian-migrants-hide-theyre-illegally-smuggled-UK.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490