Mauritania dismantles major migrant smuggling network

Mauritania dismantles major migrant smuggling network
Source: Vatican News / Caption: Mauritanian police arrest six and seize fake visas and passports

Mauritanian authorities announced late Monday, the dismantling of a migrant smuggling ring in Nouakchott, according to NGO InoMigrants.  The raid took place between Sunday night and Monday morning with the arrest of four Mauritanians and two foreign nationals. The individuals were said to be experts in forging entry visas for third countries. Authorities also seized fifty passports from various African countries, along with a computer, printer, and other forgery equipment.

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