French police have stepped up operations to curb illegal migrants crossing the English Channel towards the UK. The action comes after a shipwreck that occurred on Tuesday (3), resulting in the death of 12 people. Almost 70 people were on board the vessel that sank north of France due to excess weight and strong currents.
French authorities and the Coast Guard have set up an operation on Wimeret beach to prevent any new boats from attempting the crossing.
Risky crossing
According to official figures, more than 2,000 people have reached Britain in small boats this year alone. British and French authorities estimate that 37 people have died during these crossings in the same period.
The issue of illegal immigration has sparked debate between the French and British governments. The new UK Prime Minister, Keith Sarmer, met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss policies aimed at preventing further deaths during crossings and to discuss illegal immigration in the countries.
This content was originally published in France intensifies operations to contain migrant crossings by sea on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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