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UKNoticeOfficial ✓September 10, 2026· GOV.UK

UK and Belgium strike deal to target small boat gangs

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What happened

UK and Belgian police will share intelligence autonomously and in real time. This action is intended to enable faster operations against organised criminal gangs. The shared intelligence will specifically target people smugglers.

Why it matters

This deal aims to disrupt criminal networks more quickly by improving information flow between law enforcement. It provides a direct mechanism for UK and Belgian police to collaborate on cross-border crime.

Who it affects

  • ›UK police
  • ›Belgian police
  • ›Organised criminal gangs
  • ›People smugglers
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