Smugglers adopting dangerous tactics in Greece
Smugglers in Greece are adopting new and dangerous tactics to avoid capture by coast guards, including knocking migrants off speedboats into the sea. The Greek authorities have rescued all migrants involved in these incidents.
Key Points
- Smugglers knocking migrants off speedboats to avoid capture
- Greece's tight policing of eastern Aegean waters leading to new smuggling tactics
- Migrants paying high amounts to be ferried across
Cons
- Endangering the lives of migrants
- Increasingly aggressive tactics by smugglers