Legal loophole in small boat supply and storage targeted
Germany has pledged to tighten their laws to disrupt the supply and storage of small boats used for illegal Channel crossings.
Authorities currently face a legal loophole that prevents them from seizing dangerous inflatable dinghies intended for these crossings.
During a visit to London, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser committed to cracking down on smuggling gangs by making changes to the law.
After endorsing a Joint Action Plan with Yvette Cooper for enhanced security cooperation, Faeser stated, "It will help us stop the inhumane activities of criminal migrant smuggling organizations.
She added, "By forcing individuals into inflatable boats under threats of violence and sending them across the Channel, these organizations endanger human lives."
Yvette Cooper commented, "Germany is already a crucial partner in our efforts to combat migrant smuggling, but there is always more we can achieve together."
However, the success of these measures depends on the actions of the next German government, as current Chancellor Olaf Scholz is widely anticipated to lose next year's elections.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will lead a meeting of the migration-focused Calais Group in London today, comprising representatives from Britain, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
Germany pledged to tighten their laws to thwart the supply and storage of small boats
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