People smuggling has been on the rise since Balkan countries closed their borders to migrants in March. Migrant trafficking has increased since Balkan countries closed their borders to migrants last March. (all times local):11:10 p.m.Greek police say they have arrested five individuals ready to smuggle 87 Syrian migrants, including 46 children, through the border with Albania. Macedonia, a tiny Balkan country wedged between Greece to the south and Serbia to the north, lies on a main travel route for migrants who want to reach wealthier European countries. Police say the migrants' final destination, as well as the exact travel arrangements, were not yet known.

Source: ABC News July 02, 2016 20:26 UTC