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People smuggler convicted in France now seeking asylum in UK, BBC discovers
Thursday, July 2, 2026
A man convicted of people smuggling in France has been identified working in an English village, according to BBC reporting. The individual was previously described in French media coverage as a leader of migrant operations. BBC journalists located him after his conviction in France. His current immigration status in the United Kingdom has not been specified in available reporting.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clye9zn0y1ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss