Transport companies fear growing number of stowaways post-Brexit
5 years, 5 months ago

Transport companies fear growing number of stowaways post-Brexit

Dutch News  

The number of stowaways on lorries to Britain may increase after Brexit, transport and logistics organisation TLN fears. Expected longer waiting times at the border will give illegal immigrants more opportunities to board the lorries, TLN spokesman Martin Vonk told the Nederlands Dagblad. ‘There is a special Brexit consultation with the government and businesses in which we discuss solutions, such as more safe places to park around the ferry terminals,’ Vonk said. ‘We first prepared for March and at the time several parking locations were available but now they might not be.’ Police found 1,371 stowaways on lorries leaving Dutch ports last year.

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Vietnamese Channel migrants fuelling record number of UK modern slavery claims
2 months ago

Vietnamese Channel migrants fuelling record number of UK modern slavery claims

The Telegraph  

Vietnamese Channel migrants are fuelling a record rise in potential victims of modern slavery, according to official data. The number of people referred to the Home Office as suspected victims of modern slavery rose to 4,758 in the three months to September, the highest number on record, and 15 per cent higher than the 4,132 in the same quarter last …

Jumping onto trucks to get to Britain: A migrant’s day
3 years, 2 months ago

Jumping onto trucks to get to Britain: A migrant’s day

Associated Press  

CALAIS, France — Mohammad and Jaber spend every day looking for the right truck, and this afternoon it feels like it could happen. The truck and its stowaway then disappear down a French highway toward the English Channel tunnel, the man’s friends hoping he makes it to his destination: Britain. While those with some money can pay to go to …

People smugglers jailed for total of 78 years over deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants
3 years, 11 months ago

People smugglers jailed for total of 78 years over deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four people-smugglers have been jailed …

11 stowaways found in refrigerated truck near Belgian border
4 years, 9 months ago

11 stowaways found in refrigerated truck near Belgian border

Dutch News  

Dutch police have found 11 stowaways hiding in a refrigerated lorry after a tip-off. Harbour and military police officers caught 1,480 people trying to hide in containers and lorries to get to Britain last year, a rise of just over 100 on 2018. In early November, 11 men, one woman and four youngsters, one said to be clutching a teddy …

11 stowaways found in refrigerated truck near Belgian border
4 years, 9 months ago

11 stowaways found in refrigerated truck near Belgian border

Dutch News  

Dutch police have found 11 stowaways hiding in a refrigerated lorry after a tip-off. Harbour and military police officers caught 1,480 people trying to hide in containers and lorries to get to Britain last year, a rise of just over 100 on 2018. In early November, 11 men, one woman and four youngsters, one said to be clutching a teddy …

Police catch 1,480 stowaways hoping to leave Dutch ports last year
4 years, 11 months ago

Police catch 1,480 stowaways hoping to leave Dutch ports last year

Dutch News  

Harbour and military police officers caught 1,480 people trying to hide in containers and lorries to get to Britain last year, a rise of just over 100 on 2018. However, there was a sharp drop in the number of people caught trying to board the DFDS Seaways ferries from IJmuiden to Newcastle – 325 compared with 475 in 2018. Although …

Police catch 1,480 stowaways hoping to leave Dutch ports last year
4 years, 11 months ago

Police catch 1,480 stowaways hoping to leave Dutch ports last year

Dutch News  

Harbour and military police officers caught 1,480 people trying to hide in containers and lorries to get to Britain last year, a rise of just over 100 on 2018. However, there was a sharp drop in the number of people caught trying to board the DFDS Seaways ferries from IJmuiden to Newcastle – 325 compared with 475 in 2018. Although …

Dutch cops found nearly 1,480 migrants hidden in trucks, containers last year
4 years, 11 months ago

Dutch cops found nearly 1,480 migrants hidden in trucks, containers last year

NL Times  

Last year the Koninklijke Marechaussee and the Seaport police found a total of 1,480 documented migrants hiding in trucks, trailers or containers, compared to 1,371 in 2018 and 944 in 2017. The Ministry spokesperson stressed that stowing away can be life threatening and creates significant cost for society. DFDS Seaways, the Danish shipping company that operates the ferry between IJmuiden …

British police identify 39 people found dead in refrigerated container as Chinese nationals
5 years, 2 months ago

British police identify 39 people found dead in refrigerated container as Chinese nationals

India Today  

The 39 people found dead in a refrigerated container in the UK were Chinese nationals, British police announced on Thursday as they continued to question the Northern Irish truck driver on suspicion of murdering the eight women and 31 men. Officers in Northern Ireland have also raided three properties and the National Crime Agency said it was working to identify …

UK police say 39 bodies found in Essex lorry
5 years, 2 months ago

UK police say 39 bodies found in Essex lorry

Al Jazeera  

Driver of the lorry arrested as authorities report victims include 38 adults and one teenager. “My thoughts are with all those who lost their lives and their loved ones.” Murder inquiry Bulgarian authorities said they had received information about the vehicle’s registration from British police. “But now the forensics experts have done their work, the truck is going to be …

In Pictures: Lorry found with 39 bodies in southeast England
5 years, 2 months ago

In Pictures: Lorry found with 39 bodies in southeast England

Al Jazeera  

British police have found the bodies of 39 people inside a lorry believed to have come from Bulgaria at an industrial estate to the east of London and said they had arrested the driver on suspicion of murder. The discovery was made in the early hours of Wednesday after emergency services were alerted to people in the truck container on …

Transport companies fear growing number of stowaways post-Brexit
5 years, 5 months ago

Transport companies fear growing number of stowaways post-Brexit

Dutch News  

The number of stowaways on lorries to Britain may increase after Brexit, transport and logistics organisation TLN fears. Expected longer waiting times at the border will give illegal immigrants more opportunities to board the lorries, TLN spokesman Martin Vonk told the Nederlands Dagblad. ‘There is a special Brexit consultation with the government and businesses in which we discuss solutions, such …

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