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Record 230 People Cross Channel in Single 'Mega‑Dinghy'

The surge to larger overcrowded dinghies signals that people‑smuggling gangs are trading fewer crossings for far riskier, higher‑capacity launches.

UK Confirms 200,000 Small‑Boat Arrivals Since 2018 as Channel Crossings Hit New Mark