Migrant Crisis: Clampdown on social media ads for Channel crossings unveiled

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The British government has announced a new legal offense targeting people-smugglers who advertise illegal Channel crossings on social media. Under the proposed amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, individuals found posting ads for small boat journeys, fake passports, or illegal work opportunities could face up to five years in prison and heavy fines. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned such tactics as "immoral," highlighting that approximately 80% of migrants arriving via small boats used social media to connect with smuggling networks. The legislation aims to provide law enforcement with stronger tools to disrupt organized crime groups facilitating dangerous crossings