A suspected people smuggler has been arrested in connection with placing a record 173 migrants onto a single 'mega-dinghy' that burst into flames in the English Channel. The man, who has not been identified by name, is accused of aiding the illegal entry and stay of foreigners, a crime punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine equivalent to £26,000.
Suspected People Smuggler in Custody for Placing 173 Migrants on 'Mega-Dinghy' That Burst into Flames in English Channel
