More than 6,100 suspected illegal migrants have arrived in the United Kingdom on small boats so far this year alone according to new figures released.
An analysis by the Press Association shows that, despite Home Secretary Priti Patel’s vow to make the route “unviable”, people are continuing to risk the dangerous crossing between France and the UK in record numbers.
On Friday alone, at least 319 people made the journey on 27 boats, taking advantage of the fine weather and calm conditions.
Clandestine Channel Threat Commander Dan O’Mahoney went out on a cutter working with Border Force officers dealing with the boats.
He said: “The unseaworthy vessels I saw provided further evidence that these crossings, so often facilitated by criminals, are risking people’s lives,
“We are working with the French to make this route completely unviable, and this morning the French prevented more people from embarking on this perilous journey – but we know the numbers arriving are still too high.
“These migrants are leaving France, which is a safe country.
“Those seeking refuge can and should claim asylum there, rather than attempting these dangerous crossings to the UK.”
CHANNEL UPDATE
I said earlier how busy it was. Well… Coastguard confirm 52 boats in already today.
Don’t have numbers of people yet but it could well be a new record.
Will national media cover it? pic.twitter.com/FaukfKhrMf
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) September 11, 2020
The Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage tweeted on Friday saying: “CHANNEL UPDATE
“I said earlier how busy it was. Well… Coastguard confirm 52 boats in already today.
“Don’t have numbers of people yet but it could well be a new record.
“Will national media cover it?”
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