French Police Halt Migrant Boat to UK: Beach Intervention
French police intervened on a beach near Boulogne, France, to prevent a migrant boat from reaching the UK.
Officers slashed the inflatable boat, packed with migrants including women and children, after it encountered difficulties in the water.
This action, a departure from usual protocols, highlights the growing pressure on French authorities to curb the surge in small boat crossings to the UK.
While procedural changes are under consideration, the focus will likely be on intercepting boats at sea rather than aggressive beach interventions.
The boat experienced engine trouble, causing distress among the passengers. Prior to the intervention, large groups of people wearing life jackets attempted to board the vessel.
Following the incident, migrants gathered their belongings and headed towards nearby villages, likely seeking transportation back to migrant camps further north.
