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17 refugees found in truck; alleged trafficker detained

"Police" is written on the door of a police car.
"Police" is written on the door of a police car.

Law enforcement officers are investigating a reported crime incident. - 17 refugees found in truck; alleged trafficker detained

Police in Deggendorf uncovered 17 Syrian refugees, including six minors, inside a truck at Plattling. The 57-year-old driver, believed to be an orchestrator of the smuggling operation, was apprehended during a routine traffic check on a parking lot on the A92 highway. Authorities arrested the man for alleged involvement in foreigner smuggling. It appears the refugees were well-taken-care-of and in good condition.

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In this context, the criminal investigation in Lower Bavaria involves a smuggling operation transporting 17 refugees from Syria, including minors, who were discovered in a truck. This incident sparked concerns about migration-related crimes in Bavaria.

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