Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation
Summary
Two mini-marts in Leicestershire, UK, linked to Twana Jamal, a convicted people smuggler, have been closed by the local council after a BBC investigation. Jamal, previously jailed in France for smuggling migrants, was found working illegally at the shops while claiming asylum in the UK.Key Facts
- Twana Jamal was convicted in France in 2016 for people smuggling and sentenced to five years in prison.
- He earned up to £100,000 a week smuggling migrants across the English Channel.
- Jamal was seen by BBC reporters working illegally at two mini-marts called Candy Corner in Blaby, Leicestershire.
- The local council closed both shops for 72 hours and plans to apply for a three-month closure at court.
- Jamal has applied for asylum in the UK but has a criminal record abroad that could disqualify him.
- Local politicians had previously reported illegal vape sales at the shops but received little response.
- The shops sold vapes and sweets late into the evening and were involved in questionable activities.
- A local MP called Jamal’s presence in the UK "utterly unacceptable" and plans to raise the issue with police and government officials.
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