In the 21st century, there is still human smuggling, has society progressed? 18 refugees suffocated in a wooden cart "in a secret room" - smuggling people
The Sun reported on a tragedy discovered by military officers in Bulgaria in which 18 Afghan refugees, including a child, died in a truck carrying timber that smuggled illegal asylum seekers into the country.
This was the most serious incident involving refugees in the country's history. It has also exacerbated the human trafficking crisis, which remains a major problem in Europe. Despite the news that refugees died in trucks. Including reefer container trailers There have been several cases in recent years. But refugees from poor countries plagued by war and violence risk their lives in hopes of a better life.
According to a statement from the Belgian Ministry of the Interior, on Friday, February 17, past authorities found a timber truck abandoned for four days near the village of Lokorsko, about 20 kilometers from Sofia. Capital of Bulgaria
Upon examination, it was found that there was a secret room with 52 refugees and 18 dead. They are from Serbia
Initially, a quarter of suspects could be arrested and sent to custody on human trafficking charges. And will face other prosecutions likewise, after the police collected the case to file a prosecution The surviving refugees were taken to hospital for treatment for exhaustion.
