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Arrests over small boat 'people smuggling ring'

Six Afghan nationals were arrested in the UK as part of a major people smuggling operation, following a joint investigation by the National Crime Agency and Belgian police.
Belgian prosecutors allege that the suspects were part of an organised crime group moving migrants from Afghanistan to the UK using small boats.
NCA Deputy Director Craig Turner stated that these arrests demonstrate their commitment to disrupting dangerous criminal networks.
Authorities in Belgium detained additional suspects in coordinated raids targeting the same criminal network.

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dudleynews.co.uk

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BBC News

Arrests over small boat 'people smuggling ring'

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