'Taxi boats' pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics
Summary
French police are facing challenges in stopping the rising number of migrants trying to reach the UK by small boats. Smugglers are now using "taxi boats" that pick up migrants waiting in the water, avoiding detection by launching from hidden locations along the coast.Key Facts
- Migrant crossings from France to the UK by small boats are increasing.
- Smugglers are using "taxi boats" that collect people waiting in the water.
- These boats launch from hidden sites, away from police patrols.
- French police often choose not to intervene at sea due to safety concerns.
- New rules may soon allow police more freedom to act against these boats.
- Migrants come from countries like Eritrea and Afghanistan.
- Police focus on rescue efforts if people are at risk of drowning.
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