Smuggling networks are becoming more industrialised in order to keep up with the demand, resulting in people being set in larger numbers and in lower quality rubber boats, MOAS has saidThe shift of asylum-seekers crossing to Europe from “more manageable trickles” to “large waves” this year signals that the smuggling networks appear to be industrialising, search-and-rescue charity MOAS said in a statement.MOAS said that has seen its humanitarian efforts overwhelmed this year, attributing it to the changing approach of smuggling networks. “Whereas in past years, crossings were organised in more manageable trickles, perhaps a few a day, this year our crews have seen departures organised in large waves,” it said. However, it noted that the true death toll is much higher than the recorded figure. There is an urgent need to manage the phenomenon rather than try to hide behind razor wire. For this to occur European leaders must stand up and be counted.”

Source: Libya Today November 16, 2016 10:59 UTC