The Independent highlights its commitment to delivering unbiased journalism on pressing topics, including reproductive rights, climate change, and the impact of Big Tech. The outlet operates without paywalls, ensuring that crucial reporting is available to all. In a significant development, the National Crime Agency (NCA) removed over 8,000 social media accounts involved in people smuggling, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. This effort reveals how organized crime utilizes social media to promote illicit activities, underscoring the necessity of monitoring online platforms for such crimes.
"More than 8,000 social media accounts linked to people smuggling were taken down following referrals from the National Crime Agency (NCA) last year, which was a 40% increase from 2023."
"Social media remains a key way the organised crime groups involved in people smuggling promote their illegal services to migrants, which is a major part of their business model."
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