Police say an alleged Albanian yacht smuggling group is making repeated trips to Britain, using private boats to avoid border controls. Reporting describes the gang carrying illegal migrants and other foreign criminals and landing them at quieter locations along the south coast, including marinas. The accounts state the operation involves multiple crossings within a short period, with figures presented indicating four trips in a month. Authorities are said to be increasingly concerned about this approach because it relies on secret landings rather than attempts to enter through more visible routes. The reporting also claims the gang charges a fee—described as £13,000 per journey—for those transported. Across the outlets provided, the central themes are the use of yachts or similar private vessels, the focus on south-coast landing points, and the role of criminal trafficking to move people into the UK while bypassing standard checks. The available information reflects police concern and alleged involvement; it does not provide additional details beyond the described pattern of trips, locations, and fees.
Albanian yacht smuggling gang linked to multiple trips to Britain for migrants and criminals
Police say an alleged Albanian yacht smuggling group is making repeated trips to Britain, using private boats to avoid border controls. Reporting describes the gang carrying illegal migrants and other...
- Police say an alleged Albanian smuggling operation uses private boats to reach the UK.
- The reported trips focus on landings at quieter south-coast marinas.
- Authorities say migrants are brought to Britain illegally, alongside other foreign criminals.
- Reporting describes multiple crossings within a month, including four trips.
- One reported cost for the operation is £13,000 per journey.
Police are increasingly concerned about gangs using private boats to evade border controls by secretly landing migrants at quiet marinas on the south coast.
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