border check-post of Ilok in eastern Croatia, Croatia
Police stopped the van at the border crossing of Ilok in eastern Croatia. Police searched the vehicle, and found the victims hidden in roof space designed for storing luggage.
Location
Croatia · border check-post of Ilok in eastern Croatia · 2009 (location generalized to protect survivors)
Response & intervention
The perpetrators were arrested, and the victims were sent to an immigration-holding center in eastern Croatia.
Immigration Holding Area
Croatian Authorities
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