Italy smashes ruthless migrant-trafficking gang

Italian police have smashed a major people smuggling and drug trafficking ring. Authorities arrested 25 Eritreans, 12 Ethiopians and an Italian across ten cities in Italy. The alleged scam used family reunification to get people into Italy as opposed the risk of taking to sea in a flimsy vessel. Palermo prosecutor is Franco Lo Voi: “This method is much more expensive, because it is far safer than going to sea. The price went as high as $15,000 per individual.“ Police used the testimony of… READ MORE