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UK Introduces World's First Sanctions Regime On People-smuggling Gangs

Gangs involved in facilitating people smuggling to the UK will be at risk of having their assets frozen and being banned from travelling to Britain, under new powers announced by the Foreign Secretary Tuesday.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office stated that it will impose the first wave of sanctions on gangs involved in people smuggling and driving irregular migration to the UK, as well as their enablers, such as financiers and companies involved in the sale of small boat equipment.

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by Joji Xavier

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