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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anahita Hossein-Pour

Small boat pilots become first offenders jailed for endangering others in Channel

Alnour Ali was one of two men sentenced under the new offence - (PA)

Two men who piloted small boats have become the first offenders to be sentenced for a new offence of endangering others during a Channel crossing.

Afghan national Mohammad Tajik, 32, and Sudanese national Alnour Ali, 26, were at Canterbury Crown Court for two years and 27 months respectively on Wednesday.

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