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Mega-dinghies used for Channel crossings increase
Published Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Updated August 15
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The average number of people on a dinghy crossing the Channel was up to 66.5 in the first six months of 2026.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the perilous new model of Channel crossings using "mega-dinghies" and the economic motivations for organized crime gangs to use them, driven by increased enforcement pressure.
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