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Germany's New Law Targets Smuggling Ahead of UK Crossings

12/19/2025

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Germany enacted a law criminalizing the storage of small boats and engines used for crossings, with penalties up to 10 years in prison, taking effect before year-end to disrupt smuggling targeting the United Kingdom.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood praised Germany's cooperation in combating illegal migration.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper signed a migration agreement with Greece to boost training for trafficking enforcement.
Recent operations in Athens led to arrests and counterfeit document seizures.

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Germany enacted a law criminalizing the storage of small boats and engines used for crossings, with penalties up to 10 years in prison, taking effect before year-end to disrupt smuggling targeting the United Kingdom.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood praised Germany's cooperation in combating illegal migration.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper signed a migration agreement with Greece to boost training for trafficking enforcement.
Recent operations in Athens led to arrests and counterfeit document seizures.