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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Social media firms partner with law enforcement to tackle small boat crossings

PA Wire

Social media firms will team up with the National Crime Agency to crack down on people smugglers’ posts encouraging asylum seekers to cross the Channel, ministers have said.

Rishi Sunak said the new partnership between law enforcement and tech giants including Facebook, TikTok and Twitter will tackle attempts to “lure” migrants into paying to make the perilous journey.

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