Anyone who advertises Channel crossings or fake passports on social media could face up to five years in prison under new government plans.
Research suggests about 80% of migrants arriving to the UK by small boat used internet platforms during their journey – including to contact agents linked to smuggling gangs.
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/smugglers-advertising-channel-crossings-on-social-media-could-face-five-years-in-prison-13406088
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