In the UK, more than 2,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel from France in small boats this year. Recently, the Border Force vessel Typhoon rescued 138 migrants, adding to this tally. Bad weather, daring smugglers, and new government laws highlight this ongoing crisis. This perilous journey, often fraught with danger, underscores the human cost of migration as smugglers risk lives for profit.
The UK government aims to crack down on these smuggling gangs, as bad weather hasn’t stopped these dangerous crossings. Lives are at risk, people smuggling is thriving, and solutions are urgent.