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Gangs who illegally smuggle people to UK running low on small boats, investigation finds | BBC News
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An investigation has revealed that human trafficking gangs operating between Europe and the UK are struggling to obtain small boats, which they rely on to transport migrants across the English Channel. The shortage may disrupt their smuggling operations, though authorities warn the trade remains active.
WHY IT MATTERS
The shortage of boats highlights a critical vulnerability in the smuggling networks that exploit vulnerable migrants, potentially reducing but not eliminating their dangerous crossings.
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