People smugglers who ran a 'TripAdvisor for illegal migrants' travel service are facing jail time. Their 'cover' was blown when National Crime Agency officers swooped on the Fast Track Hand Car Wash and allegedly seized hidden iPhones filled with trafficking messages. 'These defendants were conducting the people smuggling operation from Caerphilly and primarily from the Fast Track Hand Car Wash, situated in Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly. Ms Gaunt said that both Shamo and Khdir ran the car wash together. She added: 'Although it did function as a car wash, this company may have also operated at least in part to provide a cover for the defendants' other activities.'

Source: Daily Mail April 08, 2026 14:34 UTC