Inflatable boats for smuggling 1,700 migrants seized at airport

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 12:08 · Archive

Inflatable boats capable of carrying up to 1,700 migrants have been seized at East Midlands Airport.

Inflatable boats capable of carrying up to 1,700 migrants across the Channel have been seized at East Midlands Airport. The dinghies, which average roughly 68 passengers per boat, were identified as being set for use by people smugglers.

The seizure represents a significant quantity of the small craft commonly used for migrant crossings. The boats' capacity suggests they were intended for substantial smuggling operations.

How it is being reported

• Boats bound for people smugglers that can carry up to 1,700 illegal immigrants across the Channel are seized at UK airportDaily Mail · 6 Oct, 12:42
• Small boats ‘set for people smugglers’ seized at UK airportThe Independent · 6 Oct, 11:50
• Boats capable of smuggling 1,700 illegal immigrants seized at UK airportSky News · 6 Oct, 09:21

In this story: East Midlands Airport · UK · Channel

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