French riot police now working to stop small boat crossings – Starmer

France sends in riot squad to stop migrant crossings

Hundreds of riot officers deployed to French beaches to track down illegal migrants and stop small boat crossings

Two new specialist units have been set up on French beaches to tackle illegal migrants and people smugglers trying to reach British shores.

French riot police deployed on French beaches in bid to stop crossings

Downing Street claimed the Compagnie de Marche, 'backed by enhanced drone, helicopter, plane and camera surveillance systems...will break up launch attempts, seize equipment and disrupt migrants before they reach the water.'

French riot police now working to stop small boat crossings – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer said the new unit had been deployed as part of a ‘landmark’ deal with France.

France deploys new beach units as crackdown on Channel migrant crossings intensifies

Image – OpenStreetMap.org. France has launched two specialist enforcement units along its northern coastline as part of a strengthened UK-France strategy to curb illegal Channel crossings and disrupt people-smuggling networks. The new teams, including a dedicated riot unit and the 75-officer Compagnie de Marche, will work alongside surveillance technology to prevent boat launches, seize equipment and target migrant movements before they reach th…

Specialist police units now deployed under new UK-France deal

Two new French police units are now on the ground in Northern France, marking a significant step in joint UK-France efforts to stop dangerous illegal crossings.