Human organ trafficking by the Nigerian mafia
21.1.2019
Question for written answer E-000265-19
to the Commission
Rule 130
Mario Borghezio (ENF)
The penetration in Europe of Nigerian criminal organisations, unfortunately facilitated by migration policies in which borders are opened indiscriminately to all, is taking on international proportions, thanks also to powerful ramifications in a number of criminal sectors.
In southern Italy, along the Domitian coast and near the town of Castel Volturno, investigative operations are being carried out involving not only Italian police but also the American FBI, the aim being to flush out an incredible range of activities aimed at the systematic exploitation of young immigrants, ranging from gangmaster systems to prostitution, the transport of drug ovules and organ trafficking. It is precisely this latter kind of activity — detected through the monitoring of money-transfer transactions — which is rapidly expanding, and unfortunately claiming many victims.
Can the Commission say:
- -in the light of the evident resurgence of Nigerian criminal activity in Europe, what additional new measures it intends to take, also with the involvement of Europol, to support the efforts made by the Member States to combat the expansion of this horrific trafficking?