As the death toll in the Mediterranean is mainly caused by smugglers who exploit migrants' despair and put their lives at risk, the priority for Europe is to dismantle the criminal networks that organise those journeys.
Kuna surmade põhjustajateks Vahemerel on peamiselt inimeste lootusetut olukorda ärakasutavad ja nende elu ohtu seadvad inimkaubitsejad, on Euroopa prioriteediks neid reise korraldavate kuritegelike võrgustike lammutamine.