Federal police stop overcrowded smuggling vehicle: financial consequences for drivers and migrants

Summary

The federal police picked up nine Ukrainian citizens in a minibus at the border. The vehicle was overcrowded, did not have liability insurance and the occupants did not have the necessary travel documents. The driver received reports of violating the compulsory insurance law and attempting to smuggle in foreigners under life-threatening circumstances.

Analysis and calculation

Due to the overcrowded, uninsured vehicle incident and missing travel documents, this could impact the automobile insurance and passenger transportation market. Insurance companies could take stricter measures to prevent uninsured vehicles, which could result in higher premiums for certain vehicle types or target groups. In addition, this could lead to increased surveillance and stricter penalties for those who violate vehicle registration and passenger transportation laws.

Fact-based information

According to the report from the Munich Federal Police Directorate, neither the vehicle nor its occupants were adequately secured. The driver and his son were reported for driving without compulsory insurance and attempting to smuggle in foreigners. The other inmates were reported for attempting to enter the country without permission.

Source: According to a report by www.presseportal.de,