The criminal network, which has been active since 2020, predominantly consists of Syrian nationals. The suspects smuggled migrants mainly via flights from Athens to destinations in Germany. When the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the limitation of flights, the criminals shifted their smuggling routes, opting for transportation via boat across the Mediterranean. The suspects used lookalike documents, taken from people they…
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