A group of migrants are escorted by Border Forcer officers as they approach the Port of Dover on January 18, 2022
(Picture: PA)Naval chiefs are drawing up plans to deploy a new maritime force of up to 10 new ships to intercept illegal migrants in the Channel, a Government minister said on Thursday.
Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said the Ministry of Defence was looking at leasing the new “platforms” to pick up people who attempt the hazardous crossing in dinghies and other small boats.
