Smuggling of Migrants
/ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ əv ˈmaɪɡrənts/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of facilitating illegal entry of migrants into a country in violation of laws, typically for financial or material benefit.
The defendant was charged with smuggling of migrants across the border.
Forms
- smuggling of migrants
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Commentary
Distinguish smuggling of migrants from human trafficking by the element of consent and exploitation; smuggling involves consent and ends with arrival, trafficking includes ongoing exploitation.
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