Four Vietnamese Nationals Held in Facebook People Smugglers Probe

The joint UK-French investigation alleges the group shared posts charged migrants thousands of pounds to make the crossing.
Four Vietnamese Nationals Held in Facebook People Smugglers Probe
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Four Vietnamese nationals have been arrested in London following an investigation into alleged people smugglers advertising small boats crossings on Facebook.

The joint UK-French investigation alleges the group shared posts aimed at the Vietnamese community and charged migrants thousands of pounds to make the crossing.