France Stopped 10 Small Boats Crossing Channel Since Spring, Officials Say The numbers tell a story that challenges conventional wisdom: despite hot and dry conditions usually associated with an increase in small boat crossings, attempts to reach British shores via this route have plummeted by 43% since January.
This trend raises questions about what lies behind the drop and its implications for those on both sides of the Channel. Government initiatives appear to be having a significant impact.
The £660m injected into French authorities in April has disrupted the business model of people smugglers, making it less profitable to attempt the crossing.