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Dozens of arrests made in UK crackdown against gangs exploiting Irish border
Home Office brands operation targeting people smugglers a success after cash and false ID documents seized
More than 30 people have been arrested across the UK in a Home Office crackdown against people-smuggling gangs exploiting the invisible border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The operation, which took place between 16 and 18 September, resulted in 14 arrests in Belfast and £400,000 in cash and 10 false ID documents seized at various locations across the UK.
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