Europol dismantles a transnational migrant smuggling network, arresting 16, raiding six sites, and uncovering a pyramid-style operation funneling people from Türkiye to Western Europe

The coordinated action resulted in 16 arrests, searches at six locations, and seizures of mobile phones, documents, and records linked to the criminal organisation. Europol reports the network operated with a pyramid‑style structure, with a core group in Sofia, mainly Bulgarian and Syrian nationals, coordinating transit arrangements and working closely with allied smugglers in neighbouring countries…