People smugglers offer migrants ‘package deals’ to UK as Channel crossings top 150,000 since 2018

Your support helps The Independent to report on important issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased journalism and accessibility for all readers. People smugglers are offering migrants “package deals” to enter the UK, prompting political debate and concerns over border security. Over 150,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since 2018, with ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration and human trafficking, resulting in tragic deaths and a focus on international cooperation to address the crisis.

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