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Shipment 'for 1,700 migrants' seized at Midlands airport

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Authorities in the Midlands have seized a shipment of small boats reportedly intended for around 1,700 migrants attempting to cross the Channel. The seizure, reported by The Times, highlights ongoing efforts to disrupt smuggling networks supplying dinghies to people crossing from France to England. The discovery is drawing attention to the scale of the small boats trade and the pressure on officials to curb crossings.

Why now: The seizure is one of the largest reported interceptions of boats intended for Channel crossings, amid intense UK political focus on migration.

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• Small boats shipment ‘for 1,700 migrants’ seized at Midlands airport · The Times

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