Migrant dinghies capable of smuggling 1,700 people seized at British airport
First reported 6 Oct, 14:26 UTCUpdated 23h ago3 sources
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Migrant dinghies capable of carrying up to 1,700 people across the Channel have been seized at a British airport in a major crackdown on people-smuggling gangs. The National Crime Agency and Border Force intercepted the 25 inflatable boats at East Midlands Airport. The vessels were hidden inside pallets in an…
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The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight.
The nine metre long vessels were intercepted at East Midlands Airport after intelligence officers identified them hidden in pallets aboard an air freight shipment.
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- Boats bound for people smugglers that can carry up to 1,700 illegal immigrants across the Channel are seized at UK airport (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)
The nine metre long vessels were intercepted at East Midlands Airport after intelligence officers identified them hidden in pallets aboard an air freight shipment.
- Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at airport (opens BBC News in a new tab)
The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight.
