Mega Dinghies and One-in-One-Out: UK-France Tackle Channel Crossings as Smugglers Adapt

Smuggling gangs are now loading up to 230 migrants on single "mega dinghies" after a crackdown limited the supply of smaller boats. The UK and France have announced a surge team of 45 officers to patrol beaches west of Calais, tripling the number of UK-funded officers in the area. The Home Office reports that joint action has prevented over 48,000 crossing attempts since the 2024 election, but the shift to larger vessels creates new...