Emerging trends in migrant smuggling in Europe

Emerging trends in migrant smuggling in Europe

Abstract

This report, developed by Agenfor International, aims to highlight emerging trends in the illegal smuggling of migrants to Europe. It provides first-hand information gathered through an innovative approach that combines field research with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques, leveraging our organization’s specialized expertise.

June, 27 2024.
Security, Defence & Migration

Author

Agenfor International OSINT Team

The OSINT Team at Agenfor International is a specialized unit dedicated to open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis in support of EU-funded projects and investigative activities in the fields of security, justice, and human rights. The team focuses in particular on trafficking in human beings (THB) and irregular migration, using digital and social media analysis to identify networks, patterns, and operational dynamics. Composed of experts in intelligence, data analysis, and digital communication, the team works closely with judicial authorities, law enforcement agencies, and international partners to produce analytical reports and policy recommendations directed at institutional decision-making at national and European levels.