Hungarian Police Detain Syrian People Smuggling Suspects

  • 27 May 2020 10:52 AM
Hungarian Police Detain Syrian People Smuggling Suspects
Police in Baranya County have detained and questioned two Syrian men suspected of people smuggling.

Eight illegal migrants — Syrian, Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian — were arrested on Monday night, according to police.hu.

The Syrian men, 32 and 24, who were driving two cars, were unable to provide a credible reason for their presence in Hungary.

Photo courtesy: police.hu

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