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Through a disturbing new recruitment tactic, rings involved in the transport immigrants are exploiting social networks, specifically TikTok, to reach out to Greek drivers. The profiles they use often feature photos of beautiful women, while their videos and stories hide a more sinister message: offers of high pay for those who take on the task of transporting migrants, with the promise of pay of up to 2,500 euros per trip.

A tragic incident unfolded in the Aegean Sea as a migrant smuggling operation turned deadly. Early Friday morning, a speedboat carrying migrants was intercepted by the Greek coast guard near the island of Symi.