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20 Albanian immigrants caught in the English Channel while heading to Britain by yacht

Politiko 2025-04-15 11:51:33

20 Albanian immigrants caught in the English Channel while heading to Britain by

20 Albanian immigrants, who were hiding on the deck of a luxury yacht with the intention of illegally crossing into the UK, have been caught in the English Channel.

The 19 men and 1 woman are expected to be deported to Albania, according to a spokesman for the British Home Office.

Meanwhile, the smugglers who helped them hide on the yacht have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Bleda Bega, 44, is charged with “facilitating unlawful entry” into the country. She has been remanded in custody to appear at Bodmin Magistrates' Courts.

Two other people, also Albanian nationals, were arrested on suspicion of the same offence. One was released from criminal investigation but has been arrested for being in the UK illegally, the Home Office confirmed.

 

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