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UK Deploys Aircraft to Combat Rising Channel Crossings
11/11/2025
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- The United Kingdom government has deployed two De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft to monitor small boats crossing the English Channel.
- The aircraft are equipped with advanced technology to enhance border security and identify smugglers.
- A surge in crossings reached 38,728 arrivals in 2025.
- Experts warn aerial surveillance may inadvertently encourage smugglers.
- Laurent Nunez, the new French Interior Minister, prioritizes illegal immigration control and seeks cooperation with Spain.
