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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Unmasked: Faces of migrant small boats criminals revealed for first time
Criminals responsible for hundreds of dangerous small boat crossings are being sanctioned - meaning they face having their assets seized and will be barred from entering the UK These are the faces of gangsters and crooks responsible for hundreds of deadly small boats crossings. Today they become the first people smugglers in the world to be sanctioned after the first wave of criminals was named. All face having their assets seized, and anyone in the UK caught doing business with them will face hefty sanctions. Among the 25 traffickers and organisations named by the Foreign Office are notorious gang leader Bledar Lala. The Albanian leads the Belgian operation of an organised criminal group earning huge sums moving people across Europe. Also pictured is Mariwan Jamal, who controls money movements through a Hawala banker. This handles payments to people-smugglers from migrants in Iraq, the Government said. Fellow banker Muhammed Khadir Pirot, who controls payments from people being smuggled from the Kurdistan region of Iraq to Europe via Turkey, was also hit with sanctions. And Iraqi-linked traffickers Goran Assad Jalal and Hemin Ali Salih were also named. The duo are known to have helped smuggle migrants across the Channel in the backs of lorries, the Foreign Office said. The list also includes former Serbian police translator Alen Basil, who leads a network with the help of corrupt officers. Scroll down for the full list of those sanctioned, and the reasons READ MORE: DAVID LAMMY: 'Until today nobody has been using this powerful tool to degrade smuggling networks' The individuals and entities names a small boat supplier in Asia and gang leaders based in the Balkans and North Africa. The Foreign Office has also hit "middlemen" putting cash through the Hawala legal money transfer system in the Middle East. This is used in payments linked to Channel crossings. Writing for The Mirror, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: "Any credible plan starts with more pressure on smugglers. They're the ones risking vulnerable lives. They're the ones raking in the profits. "In foreign policy, we often use sanctions to ramp up pressure on others. We've already seen how effective our sanctions have been in disrupting cyber crime and hitting Putin's war chest. But until today nobody has been using this powerful tool to degrade smuggling networks. "I said I would change that. And this week, I have." He said the initiative is "just the beginning" - and other countries have shown an interest in following the UK's lead. Mr Lammy wrote: "We are going to identify new targets. And now, when we identify someone plying this vile trade overseas with connections to Britain, we have another tool in our arsenal to do something about it. "We are pushing for others to follow our lead. I've already spoken to partners, in Europe and beyond, about introducing similar powers. There's a lot of interest – others can see Britain is setting out a bold new approach." Those named on the list will be banned from entering the UK. The sanctions scheme is similar to the targeting of Russian oligarchs linked to the invasion of Ukraine. Those named carried out a range of jobs facilitating dangerous crossings - from providing fake passports, transporting engine parts and moving cash. Ministers hope the move will help deliver a hammer blow to an industry which has grown to be worth over £10billion a year in the last five years. UK firms who deal with sanctioned individuals will face hefty fines worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. The move follows legislation being introduced under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill to ramp up enforcement powers for police forces and partners to investigate and prosecute people smugglers. It comes days after a landmark treaty was signed with Germany - where gangs have been found to store small boat components - to work together on people smuggling. German law meant that previously it was unable to step in to stop smuggling to the UK as it is not a member of the EU. Announcing the sanctions regime would be put in place earlier this week, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "The new sanctions regime marks a decisive step in our fight against the criminal gangs who profit from human misery. It will allow us to target the assets and operations of people-smugglers wherever they operate, cutting off their funding and dismantling their networks piece by piece." Full list of those who have been sanctioned Iraqi-linked people-smuggling Goran Assad Jalal, formed part of an organised crime group which stowed migrants in refrigerated lorries which crossed the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom on at least ten occasions between January and March 2019. Hemin Ali Salih, helped smuggle migrants into the UK in the backs of lorries. Dedawan Dazey, a people smuggler who runs safe houses for migrants in Northern France before they are smuggled to the United Kingdom. Roman Ranyaye, an Iraqi people smuggler responsible for the smuggling of migrants from Asia to Europe. Azad Khoshnaw, for supplying inflatable boats, onboard motors and other maritime equipment for use in people-smuggling of migrants from France to the UK. Nuzad Khoshnaw, for equipping gangs in Northern France with outboard motors, inflatable boats, and other maritime equipment for use in people-smuggling to the UK. Nihad Mohsin Xoshnaw, for providing inflatable boats, outboard motors and other maritime equipment used by migrants to cross the English Channel from France. Hawala Network Muhammed Khadir Pirot, a hawala banker who controls payments from people being smuggled from the Kurdistan region of Iraq to Europe via Turkey. Mariwan Jamal, controls money movements through a Hawala banker, which handles payments to people-smugglers from migrants in Iraq. Rafiq Shaqlaway, involved in hawala banking as an advisor to migrants looking to pay smugglers operating routes into Europe via Turkey. North African gangs operating in the Balkans Kazawi Gang, a people-smuggling network which controls people-smuggling routes from North Africa into the EU known to deal out harsh punishments to migrants who are unable to pay. Tetwani Gang, known as one of the Balkan's most violent people-smuggling gangs, members are reported to hold migrants for ransom and sexually abuse women unable to pay their fees. Gangland bosses Bledar Lala, leads a smuggling ring moving people from Belgium across the English Channel to the UK. Alen Basil, a former police translator who through violence and intimidation became boss of a large people-smuggling network. Mohammed Tetwani, the head of the 'Tetwani' gang and self-styled 'King' of Horgos in Serbia. Yassine Al Maghribi Al-Kasaoui, the boss of the 'Kazawi' gang. Balkan gangs supplying fake passports Kavač Gang, a Balkan organised crime organisation known to use fake passports to smuggle its gang members between the Balkans and Turkey. Škaljari Gang, an organised crime organisation in Montenegro that smuggles criminals between the Balkans and Turkey. Dalibor Ćurlik, procures fake passports and forged documents for use in the Kavač gang's people-smuggling. Almir Jahović, member of the Kavač gang, which is involved in supplying fake passports for smuggling gang members across borders Marko Petrović, a member of the Kavač gang which sources false identification and passports for use in people-smuggling. Nikola Vein helps the Škaljari Gang secure fake passports and travel documents for use in people-smuggling. Ratko Živković, a Škaljari Gang associate, which gathers fake passports for the purpose of smuggling gang members across borders. Dejan Pavlović, a member or close associate of the Škaljari Gang, which supports the manufacture of false identities and passports. The following company based in China has been designated over the manufacture of inflatable boats being advertised for people-smuggling. Weihai Yamar Outdoors Product Co
Scotsman
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
What channel is Hearts v Dumbarton? TV and live stream details for Premier Sports Cup clash
How to watch Hearts v Dumbarton Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hearts conclude their Premier Sports Cup group stage campaign when they host Dumbarton at Tynecastle Park on Wednesday. Derek McInnes' side boast an 100 per cent record so far in the competition and already have one foot in the last 16 after comfortable victories over Dunfermline, Hamilton Accies and Stirling Albion, scoring four goals on each occasion. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hearts need only draw with the Sons, who were relegated from League One last season after receiving a 15-point deduction for entering administration, to secure top spot in Group E and place in the hat for the next round but anything other than a home victory over part-time opponents would be a setback for McInnes after what has been a largely positive start to his reign. Dumbarton have three points from two matches thus far after following a 1-0 win over Stirling Albion with a 4-0 defeat by Dunfermline. Heart of Midlothian host Dumbarton in the Premier Sports Cup on Wednesday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group) | SNS Group Hearts v Dumbarton match details The Premier Sports Cup Group E fixture takes place at Tynecastle Park on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Kick-off is 7.45pm. Hearts v Dumbarton TV channel The match is not being shown on TV, but will be available to watch online (see below). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hearts v Dumbarton live stream The match will be shown live on the Premier Sports website and app, which requires a subscription. Details on how to subscribe can be found here. Hearts v Dumbarton team news Hearts will be without Christian Borchgrevink after the Norwegian right-back suffered a hamstring injury against Stirling. Craig Gordon and Jamie McCart also remain sidelined. New signing Sabah Kerjota could make the squad, although Derek McInnes admitted the Albanian winger needs time to get up to speed. Dom Docherty and Adam Livingstone return from injury for Dumbarton meaning that Brett Long remains the only absentee.
The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Albanian Laura Woods shows off stunning figure in skimpy green bikini as fans gush ‘my heart beats so fast'
EVA MURATI showed off her stunning figure in a barely-there bikini while on holiday. The is no stranger to sharing saucy snaps on social media. 22 Eva Murati stunned while on holiday Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 The presenter captured the attention of fans Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 Eva is enjoying a trip to Sardinia, Italy Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 The model stunned on the beach Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 She often shares glamorous photos on social media Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 Eva has presented Champions League nights Credit: instagram @evamurati She has taken to Instagram once more to share her latest set of glamorous photos. Murati, who has been labelled Albania 's version of ' Laura Woods , stunned on a beach in Sardinia, Italy . She wore a skimpy green bikini as she walked along the beach, with fans full of praise for the presenter. One reacted saying: "You are beautiful 🥰🥰" READ MORE IN SPORT Another added: "Absolutely stunning ❤️" A third wrote: "Perfect body 😍" And another commented: "Good lord what am I viewing 🥰" Most read in Sport Her outfits are as varied as her CV, keeping her 1.3million Instagram followers guessing. She dazzled in a sparkling dress at an awards ceremony in May, and often steals the show when she hosts Champions League matches. Albanian Laura Woods dubbed 'most beautiful woman in the world 22 Eva Murati presents Champions League action in Albania Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 The 28-year-old is always joined by an all-star panel Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva also works as a model Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 The Albanian star is a Juventus fan and recently met Fabio Cannavaro Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva is a fans' favourite on Champions League nights Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva recently presented coverage of PSG's win over Barcelona Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 She also hosts magazine show Sports Week Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 The popular star also works as a lingerie model Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva has a huge following on social media Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva building a huge fanbase across the globe thanks to her many talents Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 The presenter has nearly one million Instagram followers Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 She has been presenting Champions League action since 2017 Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva has also tried her hand at acting Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 While she would also like a go at singing Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva loves to share snaps from her holidays Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 During her time off she can be found on the beach Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Raging Rangers star spotted BOOTING dugout during Panathinaikos game as little-known rule leaves him seething
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT was all smiles at full-time for Russell Martin and his players as he kicked off his Ibrox reign with a huge win over Panathinaikos last night. But the same can't be said for at least one of his players DURING the Champions League crunch qualifier clash. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 6 Russell Martin during the game against Panathinaikos Credit: Alamy 6 Nedim Bajrami wasn't happy when he was set to come on 6 He booted the dugout in anger after being denied on the pitch Nedim Bajrami was livid in the Rangers dugout before he was even subbed on by Martin in the second half at Ibrox. The Albanian playmaker was given a few minutes on the pitch at the end of the first leg as he replaced debutant Joe Rothwell in the dying moments when it was 2-0. He finally got his chance in the 86th minute after the substitution was denied TWICE by the officials. There was confusion in the home dugout as Bajrami pleaded with the fourth official after not being allowed on the pitch in a bizarre incident. There was an issue with the player's socks that the Lithuanian refereeing team weren't happy with. Bajrami continued the popular trend of cutting several holes in his socks to help improve circulation in his legs. The fourth official wasn't happy with the adjustments he made and ordered him to change the socks before allowing him to come on. Bajrami was left puzzled and furious after being ordered twice to change them, delaying his substitution. He took out his anger and frustration on the Rangers dugout as he was spotted booted the structure following chats on the touchline. The midfielder eventually came on the pitch with perfect socks in the end. It's unclear exactly what the issue was as both Nasser Djiga and goal-scorer Djeidi Gassama had several holes in their socks as well and were allowed on the pitch without any fuss. Bajrami did, however, appear to have a hole in the FRONT end of one sock which both Uefa and Fifa could have issue with. According to rules and regulations, the full front end of each sock must be untouched to ensure no shinguards are visible. 6 Djeidi Gassama with holes on his socks Credit: Alamy 6 Bajrami walking back to the dugout in rage 6 There was a small hole in the front end of his sock Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Albanian Laura Woods shows off stunning figure in skimpy green bikini as fans gush ‘my heart beats so fast'
Scroll down for a glimpse into the presenter's glamorous life CHASING GREEN Albanian Laura Woods shows off stunning figure in skimpy green bikini as fans gush 'my heart beats so fast' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EVA MURATI showed off her stunning figure in a barely-there bikini while on holiday. The sports presenter is no stranger to sharing saucy snaps on social media. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 22 Eva Murati stunned while on holiday Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 The presenter captured the attention of fans Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 Eva is enjoying a trip to Sardinia, Italy Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 The model stunned on the beach Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 She often shares glamorous photos on social media Credit: instagram @evamurati 22 Eva has presented Champions League nights Credit: instagram @evamurati She has taken to Instagram once more to share her latest set of glamorous photos. Murati, who has been labelled Albania's version of TNT Sports' Laura Woods, stunned on a beach in Sardinia, Italy. She wore a skimpy green bikini as she walked along the beach, with fans full of praise for the presenter. One reacted saying: "You are beautiful 🥰🥰" Another added: "Absolutely stunning ❤️" A third wrote: "Perfect body 😍" And another commented: "Good lord what am I viewing 🥰" Eva, 30, is also a model and an actress, having appeared in movies, TV drama and classic plays on the stage. Her outfits are as varied as her CV, keeping her 1.3million Instagram followers guessing. She dazzled in a sparkling dress at an awards ceremony in May, and often steals the show when she hosts Champions League matches. Albanian Laura Woods dubbed 'most beautiful woman in the world 22 Eva Murati presents Champions League action in Albania Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 The 28-year-old is always joined by an all-star panel Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva also works as a model Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 The Albanian star is a Juventus fan and recently met Fabio Cannavaro Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva is a fans' favourite on Champions League nights Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva recently presented coverage of PSG's win over Barcelona Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 She also hosts magazine show Sports Week Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 The popular star also works as a lingerie model Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva has a huge following on social media Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva building a huge fanbase across the globe thanks to her many talents Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 The presenter has nearly one million Instagram followers Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 She has been presenting Champions League action since 2017 Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva has also tried her hand at acting Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 While she would also like a go at singing Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati 22 Eva loves to share snaps from her holidays Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati
