Munich Airport plays a key role in the success of the investigation. The head of the gang was sentenced to ten years in prison and a fine of 1.2 million euros.
The case took on European dimensions, involving investigative authorities in Austria, Italy, France and Great Britain, as well as Europol and other investigation units. The network has now been brought to justice in Brussels, says Stefan Bayer, from the Federal Police in Munich.. The judicial and police authorities have succeeded in striking a serious blow against human smuggling.