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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin

Rishi Sunak steps up war against ‘heartless’ small boats people smugglers with new push against their business

PA Wire

Social media companies like Tik Tok are to join forces with the National Crime Agency to crack down on “heartless” adverts luring people into deadly small boat crossings with promises of group discounts and free places for children.

But the drive to hurt the business model of vile people smugglers is voluntary. A similar push three years ago saw just over 4,700 posts, pages or accounts removed or suspended.

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