Victims usually arrive at their destination via container to be hidden; a very simple and profitable method for traffickers. Most authorities are not adequately trained to identify these types of crimes, so perpetrators are able to transport victims without being suspected of illegal human trafficking. Transportation alone can cause short-term health effects on victims inside containers; there is a limited supply of oxygen, food or water and rest to sustain them. Often, people arriving at their destination are malnourished and dehydrated, which results in poor health and a reduced survival rate in this illegal industry which occurs approximately seven years after entering the industry. Ultimately, this can lead to the victim's escape or murder because they are not useful in contributing to forced labor services or profiting from prostitution. The government is creating laws to make the shipping of human cargo, or forced immigration, illegal by using tamper-evident seals or installing security cameras at loading docks to detect any suspicious activity with ships. Maritime containers, while representing an excellent solution for the rapid shipment of goods, have led to and supported numerous crimes committed, including human ones.
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