Criminal gangs are using new methods to get boats of migrants to the UK, as increasing demand means crossings no longer work to the seasons.
They shout and wave at us - delighted and relieved that they are on their way. We hear Arabic being spoken, but there's not much time for discussion. Their focus is to stay afloat and head towards the UK coastline.
We've become used to seeing large inflatable dinghies dragged down these beaches, with dozens of people following behind.Now, this boat comes to collect at the shoreline. A quick hit that draws much less attention and can move quickly along the coastline. Behind them, a line of French police. They give chase to a few migrants, but once they reach the water, this becomes their borderline.
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