Switzerland steps up the fight against people smuggling
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Channel: SWI swissinfo.ch - English · 2015 · News & Politics
The number of people seeking asylum on Switzerland’s eastern border has increased ten-fold over the past few months, but still remains low compared to neighbouring countries. Border patrols are being beefed up in Buchs and the Rhine valley, with inspections being carried out on trucks to stop people smuggling.(RTS/swissinfo.ch) --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=swissinfovideos
