Four migrants drowned in the Channel off Boulogne sur Mer while attempting a crossing to Britain. Thousands undertake dangerous voyages annually, with fatalities recorded.
Over 480 migrants arrived irregularly in the UK in July, leading to calls to combat human smuggling gangs and enhance border security.
Efforts to curb dangerous small boat crossings are underway, with the establishment of a new Border Security Command to tackle human smuggling.
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