Chinese companies are openly advertising so-called “refugee boats” online and offering fast delivery to Europe, sparking outrage as people smugglers continue to exploit these listings to fuel dangerous Channel crossings.
According to The Telegraph, dozens of suppliers are selling inflatable boats described directly as “refugee boats” on the e-commerce platform Alibaba, complete with delivery options and targeted keywords mentioning countries along popular migrant routes, including Italy, Germany, Turkey, Morocco, and Libya.
