People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
A convicted people smuggler, once described as "the godfather" of the French migrant camps, is living in Leicestershire and believed to be seeking asylum while working illegally, a BBC investigation c
BBC World News — 1 July 2026
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A convicted people smuggler, once described as "the godfather" of the French migrant camps, is living in Leicestershire and believed to be seeking asy
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