National Crime Agency reports a sharp 55% rise in people smuggling arrests
The National Crime Agency has reported a significant 55% increase in arrests related to people smuggling over the past year. The agency conducted 300 arrests both in the UK and abroad, up from 190 the previous year. This rise is attributed to enhanced resources and a focus on dismantling organized immigration crime networks.
- ▪The National Crime Agency reported a 55% rise in people smuggling-related arrests in the past year.
- ▪The agency was involved in 300 arrests, compared to 190 the previous year.
- ▪59 individuals were convicted of organized immigration crime offenses in UK courts during the 2025 to 2026 period.
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