Dutch launch shows smugglers are adapting, says MP
Summary
A boat carrying 38 migrants was found without an engine near Cadzand after launching from Dutch territory, prosecutors said. UK MP Mike Tapp said smugglers may shift launch sites as enforcement changes, while Dutch officials called the incident rare and said they would review it.Key Facts
- Prosecutors confirmed the boat had entered the water from Dutch territory.
- The boat was found near Cadzand on Saturday with 38 migrants aboard and no engine.
- Two men were being questioned on suspicion of people smuggling, police said.
- Dover MP Mike Tapp said smuggling groups may seek new launch locations and methods.
- Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Bart van den Brink called the incident highly disturbing and said Dutch authorities would review it.
- The Netherlands Red Cross described the crossing as unusual and unsafe.
- From 1 January to 31 October 2026, 22,128 people crossed the Channel by small boat from France, 40% fewer than in the same period of 2025.
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