Illegal Migrants Crossing the English Channel

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Record number of illegal migrants crossing the English Channel attributed to calm weather days, criminal people smuggling gangs, pull factors like free accommodation and lack of cooperation by French authorities.

Key Points

  • Record number of over 10,000 illegal migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats in 2025
  • 40% increase compared to the same period last year
  • Criminal gangs taking advantage of calm weather days
  • Pull factors like free accommodation and lack of cooperation by French authorities contributing to the issue

Pros

  • Increased awareness of the challenges in border security
  • Potential for increased resources and measures to address the issue

Cons

  • Risk to lives of migrants crossing in small boats
  • Criminal people smuggling gangs profiting from illicit trade
  • Lack of cooperation by French authorities