UK sanctions Balkans gangs as irregular migrant numbers rise

UK sanctions Balkan people-smuggling gangs ahead of summit in London

Britain on Wednesday sanctioned what it said were Balkan-based criminal gangs producing forged documents used in human trafficking, and several others involved in financing such illegal migration.

UK sanctions Balkans-based migrant smugglers

The UK was hosting a summit of Western Balkan nations, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer having announced measures to curb illegal migration, a top political concern for voters in the country.

UK sanctions Balkans gangs as irregular migrant numbers rise

Britain on Wednesday sanctioned Balkans-based gangs and financiers helping facilitate small boat crossings, as migrant arrivals this year via the Channel were set to surpass the 2024 totals.

UK Sanctions Balkans Gangs As Irregular Migrant Numbers Rise

Britain on Wednesday sanctioned Balkans-based gangs and financiers helping facilitate small boat crossings, as migrant arrivals this year via the Channel were set to surpass the 2024 totals.

Starmer failed to take decisive step to smash the gangs at leaders sum

There were some wins for the UK at the Western Balkans Summit at Lancaster House in central London today. The UK unveiled a fresh list of sanctions – and believes it has made some headway convincing the EU to follow suit by placing restrictions on the likes of Kosovo passport forgers. British participants also claimed to be pleased that Serbia and Montenegro were added to a joint migration taskforce and said UK and EU law enforcement would work …

UK sanctions Balkans gangs accused of facilitating illegal small boat crossings - Newsy People

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Balkans-based criminal networks and financiers accused of facilitating illegal small boat crossings into Britain, as migrant arrivals in 2025 are on track to surpass last year’s total.   The new measures were announced on Wednesday, October 22, coinciding with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s hosting of the Western Balkans Summit in London, where European leaders gathered to discuss migration, security, a…