01/09/2023

In the last few months, a noticeable decline has been observed in the number of launches taking place from the beaches of northern France, where illegals would traditionally embark from the shoreline.

This shift can be attributed to the implementation of a rather unconventional solution – the taxi boat system. This system has been introduced in response to the escalating obstacles faced by launch attempts directly from the beaches.

 

 

The method of this taxi boat system involves the utilisation of dinghies or boats that initiate the launches from ports and rivers. These vessels transport the larger boats or steer the actual dinghy itself to the coastline, where they are then loaded with illegal immigrants who are attempting to get into the UK.

This outcome can be seen as a tactical response from smugglers who are aiming to outwit the French police. By adopting this method, smugglers aim to stay one step ahead of law enforcement, exploiting the geography and waterways to their advantage.

 

This clandestine operation takes an unconventional approach, where some smugglers veer away from the direct approach of launching from the beaches. Instead, they venture out to sea from rivers and interconnected waterways, towing or carrying a dinghy. This dinghy is then navigated towards the awaiting shore, where individuals seeking illegal entry into the UK stand ready. Seizing the opportunity, the illegals run into the water, board the dinghy, and commence their illegal journey to the UK.

The taxi boat system represents a creative adaptation by those involved in human smuggling, allowing them to circumvent traditional launch points and law enforcement efforts.

As authorities continue their efforts to curb illegal immigration, this evolving tactic highlights the adaptable nature of criminal networks. The response of utilizing taxi boats is a clear example of the lengths to which human smugglers are willing to go to achieve their objectives. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in their attempts to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated and resourceful criminal operations.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that all beach launches have stopped, that’s far from the truth. But they have certainly declined.

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