People smuggling

European People-Smugglers Are Using Garlic To Sneak Illegal Immigrants Into The UK

European people-smuggling gangs are using garlic to confuse sniffer dogs as they attempt to sneak people into the UK.

The extraordinary ruse came to light at the ongoing trial of four Bulgarian men in England who are accused of people-trafficking.

When border officials in the port town of Dover in the south of England found nine illegal immigrants in the hidden compartment of a van, they found a large secret stash of garlic which they believe was being used specifically to distract sniffer dogs.

The men are accused of smuggling five Afghans – including three children – plus two Iraqis and two Iranians into the UK.