Problem
Stowing away
Other Names:
Stowaway asylum-seekersStowaways
Nature:
Intentionally remaining on board a vehicle like a bus, ship or plane for the purposes of obtaining transportation without paying is stowing away.
Incidence:
The bodies of two men were discovered in a container on board a ship in Antwerp harbour, Belgium. They are believed to have board in Mombasa, Kenya and died from starvation and dehydration. In 1996, 164 stowaways were caught in Antwerp harbour, most of whom were deported.
Broader Problems:
Criminal intrusion Related Problems:
Refugees Subject(s):
Society → ExilesTransportation, Telecommunications → Travellers
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
06.05.2019 – 16:42 CEST