This chapter explores how smuggling networks utilize social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok to recruit vulnerable individuals, highlighting the intersection of technology, criminal activity, and exploitation. It discusses the case of a young man recruited on Snapchat and emphasizes the targeting of financially struggling individuals. The chapter also addresses the challenges faced by law enforcement and tech companies in addressing this issue.

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