Hidden in semi -trailer. Romanian accused of immigrant trafficking
Nine foreign citizens of Syria, Egypt and Sri Lanka, without the right to travel to the Schengen area, were detected by border guards in Nădlac, following the controls carried out in the area of competence, according to a statement sent to AGERPRES, on Sunday, by the Romanian Border Police.
The nine were hidden in the semi -trailer of a road ensemble, led by a Romanian citizen,
‘On 13.06.2025, the border guards within the Nădlac Border Police sector carried out random and non -systematic controls on the communication paths near the border. On this occasion, a road ensemble registered in Romania, led by a Romanian citizen, was stopped for control. Following the control carried out on the means of transport, nine foreign citizens, without travel documents, were found in semi -trailer, mentioned.
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The nine persons were taken over and transported to the headquarters for the verification sector, the border police stating that they are citizens of Syria, Egypt and Sri Lanka.
« In view of the aspects found, the border guards have started investigations in terms of committing migrant trafficking offenses for the Romanian citizen and attempting to cross the state border for foreign citizens, and at the end of their legal measures, the legal measures are required, »
Following the complete accession of Romania to the Schengen area, the border police continue to act on the basis of risk analyzes to ensure security on the country’s borders. Also, the competence on illegal migration remains at national level for the efficient management of this type of criminality.
