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UK unveils sanctions aimed at disrupting migrant smuggling operations

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UK unveils sanctions aimed at disrupting migrant smuggling operations

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  • The UK government has announced a new sanctions regime designed to disrupt networks responsible for smuggling thousands of migrants annually.
  • The measures will specifically target Chinese manufacturers of boats and motors used by these smuggling operations.
  • Interior minister Yvette Cooper emphasized that the sanctions aim to profit from gangs that put lives at risk.
  • Foreign minister David Lammy confirmed that the UK will be the first country to develop legislation targeting irregular migration and organized immigration crime.
  • The proposed sanctions are expected to include asset freezes and travel bans for individuals linked to people-smuggling.

For the full article, visit Times of India.

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