France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK
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French authorities conducted their first on-water interception of a "taxi-boat" in the Aa canal in Gravelines on Saturday, marking a shift in tactics to prevent illegal migrant crossings to the UK. This action follows an agreement made in July 2025 and growing pressure from the UK government. Previously, French police only intervened on beaches, but smugglers adapted by using "taxi-boats" to collect migrants further from shore. The operation involved boarding an inflatable dinghy suspected of preparing to pick up migrants, arresting those on board, and towing the boat to shore. The change in strategy aims to address the increasing success of smugglers using this method, despite concerns about safety and legal liabilities.
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