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‘World-first' sanctions to target people-smuggling gangs

‘World-first' sanctions to target people-smuggling gangs

Independent2 days ago
The UK government has announced new plans to curb people-smuggling and illegal immigration, particularly targeting those involved in Channel crossings.
The Foreign Secretary unveiled a new sanctions regime on Tuesday, set to come into force on Wednesday.
These sanctions will enable the freezing of assets and travel bans for individuals and entities facilitating illegal immigration, including gang leaders, corrupt police officers, and suppliers of small boat equipment.
The initial wave of sanctions is expected to include over 20 designations, publicly naming those involved and prohibiting UK businesses from dealing with them.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated this is the world's first sanctions regime specifically targeting people-smuggling gangs, aiming to disrupt their global financial operations.
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