The UK government has launched the world's first dedicated sanctions regime targeting people-smuggling gangs and their enablers, aiming to disrupt the networks behind illegal migrant crossings, especially via small boats across the English Channel. The initial wave of sanctions targets 25 individuals and entities, including gang leaders, corrupt officials, and suppliers of boats and equipment, with asset freezes, travel bans, and exclusion from the UK financial system. The move is part of a broader crackdown on irregular migration and is intended to hit criminal networks financially and operationally. While the government touts this as a landmark step, some experts question the effectiveness of sanctions alone in dismantling complex smuggling operations. The policy marks a significant escalation in the UK's efforts to deter illegal migration and address public concern over border security.
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