UK sanctions 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling | Migration News

Individuals and entities sanctioned include a small boat supplier in Asia and gang leaders based in North Africa.

The United Kingdom has sanctioned 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling, under a new financial sanctions regime targeting those facilitating the travel of refugees and migrants across the English Channel via small boats.

The individuals and entities targeted on Wednesday include a small boat supplier in Asia and gang leaders based in the Balkans and North Africa….