Channel migrants: 41 intercepted by Border Force

(BBC) More than 40 migrants were intercepted while attempting to [cross] the English Channel earlier.

The Home Office said three boats were found in separate incidents, with 36 men and 5 women brought to Dover.

A spokeswoman said: “These attempted crossings are reckless acts facilitated by criminals that we are determined to stop.”

The Home Office no longer gives details on how many minors make up the passengers aboard the boats.

The first interception at 05:00 BST involved 21 migrants who presented themselves as Kuwaiti, Afghani, Iranian and Iraqi.

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