Man arrested in Ingol on suspicion of cross-Channel small boat crossings

A second man has been arrested in Preston as a part of an investigation into cross-Channel small boat crossings.

Nationwide Crime Company officers raided a property in Ingol throughout Wednesday (10 July) morning.

A 25-year-old Iraqi nationwide is suspected of being concerned in planning the motion of migrants throughout Europe and into northern France – forward of them making an attempt to cross to the UK.

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The person is now being questioned after the raid at New Tough Hey and is arrested on suspicion of facilitating unlawful immigration and acquiring depart to stay by deception.

NCA Senior Investigating Officer Al Mullen mentioned: “Our investigation right into a community we imagine to be concerned in organising small boat crossings continues following at present’s arrest.

“Tackling organised immigration crime stays a precedence for the NCA, and we’re decided to do all we will, working with companions within the UK, Europe and past, to disrupt and dismantle the felony networks concerned.”

It follows a raid in Might in Fishwick the place Iranian nationwide Amanj Hasan Zada, aged 34, of Stefano Highway was charged with facilitating unlawful immigration in relation to 2 small boat crossings made in November and December 2023 and stays remanded in custody till his subsequent court docket look at Preston Crown Courtroom on 2 September.

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