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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings

Home Office news team, 7 September 2025 - Reactive statements

Shabana Mahmood Home Secretary, said: “These small boats crossings are utterly unacceptable and the vile people smugglers behind them are wreaking havoc on our borders.    "Thanks to our deal with France, people crossing in small boats can now be …

Smugglers who recruited drivers to conceal migrants in vans brought to justice

Home Office news team, 7 June 2022 - Press release

Two men who dangerously smuggled 31 illegal migrants into the UK, including seven children and a pregnant woman, have been sentenced to a combined 14 years in prison. Akan Brayan, of Nottingham, and Dylan Shwani, of Lincoln, were found guilty of …

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