In several EU countries exposed group, which sold fake passports to migrants

In several EU countries exposed group, which sold fake passports to mi...

01.06.2017

In several EU countries exposed group, which sold fake passports to migrants

In several countries of the European Union police detained members of the group that produced and sold fake passports to illegal migrants.

The press service of Europol.

"The criminal group accused of assisting illegal entry of migrants, mainly Syrians, Afghans and Iraqis in and outside Europe Schengen area through production and supply of forged documents. It is estimated that illegal immigrants pay 2-3 thousand euros for each false document. Gang engaged in illegal activities for 10 years "- said in a statement.

It also reported that eight were detained members of the group - seven in Spain and one in Greece. In Spain also detained the leader of a criminal group.

In general, during the coordinated actions of law enforcement authorities in Spain, Greece and Belgium police searched eight homes - five in Madrid (Spain), two in Athens (Greece) and one in Brussels (Belgium).

During the search were seized 100 thousand euros in cash, and numerous documents, receipts of remittances, storage devices and mobile phones.

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