Interpol’s Global Trafficking Crackdown Exposes Growing International Crime Network

In a sweeping international law enforcement effort, Interpol coordinated the arrest of more than 3,700 suspects involved in human trafficking and migrant smuggling—a stark reminder that global criminal networks are adapting rapidly to exploit vulnerable populations and erode national borders. The operation, dubbed Liberterra III, mobilized 14,000 officers across 119 countries between November 10 and November 21. This unprecedented cooperation led not only to mass arrests but also the rescue of over 4,400 potential trafficking victims worldwide. Yet behind these numbers lies a sobering reality: criminal organizations continue to innovate their methods, from digital platforms to new migration routes, weakening...