"Taxi Boat" Trafficking: A New Low for Europe's Migration Crisis The BBC investigation into people smuggling operations in the English Channel has revealed a disturbing trend: gangs are now forced to collaborate and adapt their methods as demand for migrant crossings reaches an all time low.
The report highlights the desperation of those involved, with rival groups working together to load larger vessels, known as "mega dinghies," with dozens of migrants at a time.
This development is symptomatic of broader failures in addressing Europe's migration crisis.