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Smuggling gangs in the Channel are adapting their methods by using larger boats to evade law enforcement efforts.

Human RightsLaw EnforcementSep 3, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
Smuggling gangs in the Channel are using larger boats, called 'mega-dinghies,' to bypass restrictions on smaller boats. This shift is a response to increased law enforcement efforts targeting smaller vessels.

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Smuggling gangs in the Channel are adapting their methods by using larger boats to evade law enforcement efforts.
Parent: Law EnforcementEntity: Smuggling GangsImpact: negativeDate: Sep 3, 2026Target: Smuggling gangs' ability to evade law enforcement

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#BBC #News Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply https://w.st/Qe8QD
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Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3rn93de9eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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