Muhajirin Criminal Element

The Muhajirin (Bazi for Emigrants) are a disjointed criminal group that began in the Bazi Empire. They now operate throughout the continent, primarily smuggling illegal materials through various shadow haulage companies to markets in the Albion Empire and the Tsardom of Dazhbog.

The Emirate of Bazistan/Al-Bawaaba border region is one of their main trading routes, thanks in part to the cover that the mountains can provide. Light goods, such as narcotics or precious stones, can be hidden in livestock groups and walked across the border hidden among the herds. Once on the Al-Bawaaban side, friendly villagers will provide shelter for the smugglers, before escorting them onwards to the main population centres and faster transportation.

Despite this being one of their oldest trade routes, it has only become troublesome since other groups have begun moving in on their turf. Other criminal groups have traditionally been dealt with via deal making, but the counter-government forces are often unwilling to partake in peaceful solutions. This increased activity has also brought the government into the area.

The local Muhajirin leader has decided that taking out a military convoy will show to the other groups in the area their capabilities. The most pushback they might get is an increased troop presence, but increases in one area leaves others open.