Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a former Arsenal striker, has been arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis into the UK. The 33-year-old footballer was apprehended by the National Crime Agency (NCA) after Border Force officers discovered 60kg of cannabis in suitcases arriving from Thailand. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling and the significant risks involved for those caught.
London’s Heathrow Airport, a major international hub, is preparing for significant disruption as Border Force staff, represented by the PCS union, plan to strike from August 31st to September 3rd. The strike is part of an ongoing dispute over changes to staff rosters, which the union argues impose unfair working conditions. Travelers are advised to expect delays at passport control and potential disruptions to their travel plans.
Over 300 UK Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport are set to strike for four days from April 29th to May 2nd due to a new roster system that they claim could result in job losses. The strike is expected to have a significant impact on arriving passengers, potentially leading to delays and cancellations.
British life-savers responded to desperate calls from more than 70 migrants on a dinghy in the notoriously dangerous North Sea. The migrants called Kent Police, describing their vessel as sinking and surrounded by water. The Border Force (BF) and RNLI raced to the scene, rescuing 72 people and transferring them to Ramsgate Harbour. The incident highlights the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants attempting to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, with reports showing large groups continue to cross despite the government’s efforts to stem the flow.
