Thirteen convicted for migrant smuggling operation that led to 31 deaths in English Channel

Thirteen members of a migrant smuggling network have been convicted in France for their involvement in a deadly attempt to cross the English Channel in November 2021, which led to the deaths of 31 people. Prison sentences of up to 10 years were imposed. Eurojust supported the investigation by setting up a joint investigation team (JIT) between the French and UK authorities and hosting several coordination meetings at the Agency.