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Scot jailed in France over bid to smuggle migrants on boat to UK

Scot jailed in France over bid to smuggle migrants on boat to UK
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John Frizell, a 40-year-old man from Glasgow, was arrested in Normandy, France, after attempting to smuggle five migrants, including a three-year-old girl, on his boat to the UK. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison, with 12 months suspended, and fined €1,500. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of migrant smuggling and the efforts of authorities to combat it.

John Frizell, from Glasgow, was arrested in Normandy when police found five migrants on his boat - including a three-year-old girl.
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