Belgium emerges as new launching point for small boat migrants gunning for British shores

Belgium emerges as new launching point for small boat migrants gunning for British shores

Belgium has emerged as a significant new launching point for migrants attempting to reach Britain via small boat, with more than 20 vessels departing from West Flanders beaches in recent weeks.This represents a dramatic escalation from previous years, when the region saw no more than two such departures.The surge comes at the beginning of the traditional crossing season, suggesting people-smuggling networks are expanding their operations.Carl De…