A man suspected of being a "major supplier" of boats for people smugglers operating the English Channel migrant crossings has been arrested. Craig Turner, Deputy Director for the National Crime Agency, said “he has been one of the top targets for the National Crime Agency over several years”.
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Sir Keir Starmer said a deal with Iraq will tackle people smuggling upstream “before it reaches our shores”. He said: “I’m pleased to announce today a new security agreement between Iraq and..
Thursday, 28 November 2024 ()
The agreement is aimed as tackling the gangs responsible for smuggling people across the Channel.
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