International smuggling gang in Bavaria blown up - four arrests!

International smuggling gang in Bavaria blown up - four arrests!

Marktoberdorf, Deutschland - Munich, Bad Tölz, Oberammergau, Marktoberdorf, Bozen (ITA), Zurich (CHE) - an important blow to organized crime was recorded on Wednesday, October 16, by the Kempten public prosecutor and the Federal Police Inspection in Munich. An internationally active smuggling ring, which had been active since October 2022, was uncovered and smashed. The operation, part of a joint investigation team, led to extensive apartment searches in several cities in Bavaria and in Italy and Switzerland. A total of eight objects were searched in the early morning, with four alleged perpetrators being arrested.

The investigation focused on a gang of smugglers that illegally smuggled numerous migrants to Italy, Austria and Germany against considerable payments. The perpetrator's procedure was remarkably well thought out and strategically sophisticated. A comprehensive plan for the route routes was developed and special “scout drivers” was used to recognize and bypass possible police controls.

international cooperation

The background to the gang arrest goes back to a previous investigation, which began in Austria in October 2022. At that time, a Turkish citizen was arrested when she smuggled six compatriots in Vorarlberg. This case laid the foundation for further investigations, which finally resulted in international cooperation with authorities in Italy and Switzerland. This collaboration made it possible to identify other smugglers in Bolzano and Zurich.

This intensive investigation not only identified the arrested persons, but also prevent a variety of planned insertions in Italian and Austrian territory. The four accused, all with Turkish citizenship, is accused of having illegally transported a total of 71 people across borders, whereby the Bolzano area was more important.

A total of around 120 officials from the federal police and security forces from Switzerland and Italy were involved during large -scale operations. This extensive coordination of the security authorities led to the enforcement of four ceremony. In addition, a vehicle that has been proven to be used for the smuggings and extensive evidence was ensured. This includes several smartphones and cash of 22,500 euros.

The Traunsteiner model

The so -called "Traunsteiner model", which was launched by the public prosecutor's office in Kempten to combat the cross -border organized crime, has now been implemented on several Bavarian public prosecutors. This model aims to effectively intensify the persecution of international gangs through targeted specialization and close cooperation with international police authorities and institutions such as Euro Just and Europol, the persecution of international gangs that do human trafficking, drug and arms.

The investigation in this special case has not yet been completed, and the evidence secured from the operations must now be evaluated intensively. The joint action underlines the need for constant international cooperation in order to act against the growing threat from organized crime. As reports www.presseportal.de, the team makes a significant contribution to the continuation of this important work.