people smuggling
noun/ˈpiːpl smʌɡlɪŋ/
/ˈpiːpl smʌɡlɪŋ/
(especially British English) (also human smuggling especially in North American English)
[uncountable]- the crime of illegally transporting people across international borders
- We need more effective measures to combat people smuggling.
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