German authorities conducted a large-scale raid against an international human smuggling gang in Germany, arresting 10 suspects, including two lawyers, accused of illegally procuring residency permits for Chinese nationals.
Key Points
More than 1,000 police officers involved in the raid
10 suspects arrested in multiple states across Germany
Focus on North Rhine-Westphalia in the investigation
German Interior Minister praised the operation as a strike against organized migrant smuggling
Pros
Successful raid against international human smuggling gang
Arrest of 10 suspects involved in the illegal procurement of residency permits
Cons
Exploitation of special German immigration rules for skilled foreign workers