The rise of the ‘mega-dinghy’: Why Channel crossing tactics are changing

Independent (uk) 1 min read 4 hours ago

<p>A staggering 230 people crossed the Channel in a single boat on Monday, eclipsing a record of 165 set just last month. Home affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft takes a closer look at the changing face of Channel crossings – and why it could be more dangerous for asylum seekers, and possibly even more lucrative for people-smugglers</p>
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