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People smuggler convicted in France now seeking asylum in UK, BBC discovers

People smuggler convicted in France now seeking asylum in UK, BBC discovers
BBC News Thursday 02 July 2026, 05:00 UTC 1 min read
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Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in an English village.

Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in an English village.
France (LOCATION) UK (LOCATION) French (ORG) English (ORG)
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