Home Secretary Yvette Cooper signed off the G7 Anti-Smuggling Action Plan, which the Government hopes will “bolster border security, combat organised crime and protect the vulnerable from exploitation by migrant smugglers”.
Nations will also work with social media platforms to remove content that promotes illegal migration services or advertises fake job opportunities, as part of the agreement.
The UK’s new Border Security Command, led by ex Met chief Martin Hewitt, will play a major part in delivering the plan.
More than 25,000 people have made the perilous journey from France to the UK in small boats this year, according to Home Office data.
“Our new government is rapidly accelerating cooperation with other countries to crack down on these dangerous gangs.
“Today’s newly agreed G7 action plan provides an important focus on international law enforcement and reflects our determination to work with global partners on these shared challenges.
Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/people-smuggling-gangs-small-boats-uk-g7-home-office-b1185973.html
