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Nearly 150 migrants have successfully crossed the English Channel despite the UK funding an extra 200 French police officers to patrol beaches, according to GB News. Criminal gangs launched two boats from northern France as Border Force intercepted those entering UK waters.
According to GB News, criminal gangs launched two migrant boats from French beaches today despite poor weather conditions and increased beach patrols. A total of 145 individuals made it across into UK waters before being intercepted by Border Force.
The intercepted migrants were taken by Border Force vessels directly to the migrant processing centre at Dover harbour. Both dinghies were able to successfully launch from beaches situated between Dunkirk and Calais.
Security Uplift Under Scrutiny
The departures occurred despite an additional 200 extra French police officers being drafted in as part of a recent security uplift. This security enhancement is being paid for by the UK government to crack down on small boat launches along the French coastline.
- 145 people crossed into UK waters
- Two boats launched between Dunkirk and Calais
- UK funds 200 extra French officers
- Arrivals processed at Dover harbour
The ongoing crossings despite substantial financial investments into French policing resources continue to draw intense scrutiny regarding the effectiveness of current bilateral border arrangements.
Original source: Read the full report at GB News
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Firstly stp all payments to Fance. then put the navy in the channel and stop all pick ups from France.
Then sack all civil servants that put stops in they way of returning them and cancelling their penions.
Despite the extra money ( funded by us taxpayers) for 200 more French police officers, those officers are just stood on the beaches watching these invaders get on the boats, as has happened previously. All being done deliberately!!