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Indian man accused of human smuggling, arrested in Birmingham
The 29-year-old remains in custody and is being interrogated by investigators.
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Rwittika Chakraborty
- Wed, 24, Dec 2025
- 03:11 EST
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An Indian man has been apprehended in Birmingham in a joint investigation of the National Crime Agency and West Midlands Police into the advertising of people smuggling services on social media.
The 29-year-old is suspected of working on behalf of an organised crime network moving people in the backs of lorries, and was detained on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration.
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He was detained by officers at an address in the Holyhead Road area of Handsworth on Dec. 22.
Speaking about the investigation, NCA Branch Commander Kevin Broadhead said,
“Tackling organised immigration crime remains a priority for the NCA, and we are determined to do all we can to target, disrupt and dismantle the networks involved. Our investigation, which is being conducted alongside partners from West Midlands Police, continues following this arrest.”
The Indian national remains in custody and is being interrogated by investigators from the NCA and West Midlands Police. A number of electronic devices were also captured by authorities and are being examined.
After the arrest in Holyhead Road, a second male suspect was also arrested for being in the UK illegally and was handed over to the immigration authorities.
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