People smuggling6 days agoNew powers to seize phones from migrants come into forceThe government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.6 days ago16 Dec 2025People smuggler admits role in Belgium lorry planIbrahim Sollaku admitted his role in the attempt to smuggle five Albanians into the UK in a lorry.16 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Two jailed for trying to smuggle migrants out of UKMarius Bajenaru, 44, and Sorin-Costinel Ivan, 46, tried to smuggle migrants in the back of lorries.27 Nov 202521 Nov 2025Man accused of assisting family from Afghanistan to enter UK illegallyIbadullah Alimi is accused of assisting a family from Afghanistan to travel to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland.21 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Suspected 'high ranking' people smuggler arrestedOfficers from the National Crime Agency said the man was held in Manchester on Thursday.19 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Man charged after three held over people smugglingThe man, 33, from Southampton, was held along with another man in Bournemouth and one in Belgium.7 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Arrests made in people-smuggling investigationTwo men are arrested in Bournemouth at the same time as another man is detained in Belgium.6 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Gangs recruiting HGV drivers to smuggle peopleSmugglers offer lorry drivers thousands to transport people illegally, according to the National Crime Agency.6 Nov 202527 Oct 2025Man jailed for helping people-smuggling bossAnjan Ahamdi "played a critical role" in a people smuggling crime group, the NCA says.27 Oct 2025...
