UKNoticeOfficial ✓August 20, 2026· GOV.UK
Record number of NCA officers deployed to tackle people smugglers
What happened
The number of National Crime Agency officers focused on tackling organised immigration crime has more than doubled. This increase has occurred since the start of 2025.
Why it matters
This policy aims to strengthen efforts against criminal networks involved in illegal immigration. It signifies a substantial scaling up of resources dedicated to this issue by the National Crime Agency.
Who it affects
- ›National Crime Agency officers
- ›Organised immigration crime networks
- ›People involved in people smuggling
Receipts
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