Libya‑to‑Greece migrant route surges as smugglers shift to Crete
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Almost 20,000 migrants have tried to cross from eastern Libya to Crete this year. Hundreds of people arrive on the island every day. Smugglers are shifting their routes to this area. The cost for this journey has reached 4,000 dollars per person.
Nearly 20,000 migrants have attempted the eastern Libyan crossing to Crete this year, with hundreds arriving daily and fees reaching $4,000 per person.