(BBC) Home Secretary Priti Patel says she is “determined” to stop illegal Channel crossings by migrants.
On Friday 73 migrants were intercepted in the Channel and those landing in Dover were given face masks amid concerns about reports of a coronavirus outbreak in migrant camps near Calais.
At least 470 people have attempted to cross the Channel illegally since Britain went into lockdown on 23 March.
Ms Patel said: “I am determined to stop this criminal trade.”
Charities have called on the UK government to “create safe and legal routes” for those seeking sanctuary.
