UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has called for people-smuggling gangs to be treated in the same way as terrorist organisations, urging global cooperation to combat organised migration crime.
At an Organised Immigration Crime Summit in London on Monday, which brought together representatives from over 40 countries, Starmer emphasised the need for nations to collaborate in the fight against criminal gangs involved in people smuggling.
According to The Guardian UK, he reflected on his experience as the Director of Public Prosecutions, where he worked across borders to thwart terrorist plots, saving thousands of lives.
Starmer argued that organised immigration crime should be addressed with similar urgency and international coordination.
He stressed the importance of sharing intelligence and resources, targeting people smuggling at every stage of the process.
“When I was the…
Source: Linda Ikeji
