(Arab News) Nineteen people suspected of terrorist activity entered the UK via small boats in the English Channel last year, British security services have warned.
The suspects, identified via routine fingerprinting, include five Iraqis, five Iranians, four Afghans, four Somalis and one Libyan.
Seven of the individuals are under investigation in other countries for terrorist activity, with others now being monitored by UK counterterrorism police, MI5 and GCHQ.
At least five are thought to have links to Daesh, and three of those with its affiliate group in Afghanistan.
A report by the Daily Mail said most of the suspects had applied for asylum in the UK, were all living in taxpayer-funded hotels, and could not be deported in part due to human rights legislation.
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