Multiple reports say an account associated with Albanian people-smuggling promotes Channel crossings on TikTok while mocking UK border controls. The account, reportedly named “Eagles” after the eagle depicted on Albania’s flag, is said to have attracted tens of thousands of views. Posts reportedly include clips that mock “soft borders” in the UK and reference public commentary by UK politicians, including a clip attributed to Jacob Rees-Mogg discussing the small-boat crisis.
According to the reporting, the account advertises cross-Channel trips priced at around £2,000 per person. The content is presented as promotional material for migrants’ journeys rather than commentary about policy, using social media reach to publicize the service. The articles do not provide independent verification from other sources within the excerpts, but they describe the TikTok account’s activity and its apparent attempt to attract customers through viral-style clips.
The reports highlight the use of social media platforms by alleged criminal networks and the UK’s ongoing focus on illegal Channel crossings.
