Belgium emerges as new launching point for small boat migrants gunning for British shores

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Belgium has emerged as a significant new launching point for migrants attempting to reach Britain via small boat, with more than 20 vessels departing from West Flanders beaches in recent weeks.This represents a dramatic escalation from previous years, when the region saw no more than two such departures.The surge comes at the beginning of the traditional crossing season, suggesting people-smuggling networks are expanding their operations.Carl Decaluwe, the regional governor, described the shift as a deliberate strategy.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "It appears to be a new tactic by people smugglers, sending as many boats as possible into the North Sea at once," he told the Telegraph.In the early hours of last Saturday, two dinghies packed with asylum seekers were observed setting off from Nieuwpoort.In the UK, asylum seekers receive three daily meals, complimentary toiletries, healthcare, legal assistance and entertainment, along with a weekly cash allowance of £49, whereas...

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