Human Smuggling
/ˈhjuːmən ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The criminal act of knowingly transporting or facilitating the illegal entry of a person into a country, usually for financial or material benefit, without authorization.
The defendant was charged with human smuggling after helping undocumented migrants cross the border.
Forms
- human smuggling
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Commentary
Human smuggling is distinct from human trafficking primarily in the consensual nature of the transport and the focus on unauthorized border crossing rather than exploitation.
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