People smuggler who sent people from UK to France ‘boasted about business in voice note’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A 25-year-old people smuggler who coordinated transporting migrants from the UK to France in lorries has been jailed for five years and three months. Singh earned over £185,000 through the operation, which involved unsafe conditions and possible child involvement. His defense claimed he was a subordinate rather than the main organizer.

• 25-year-old Jaskirat Singh jailed for 5 years and 3 months for conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration from UK to France
• Singh coordinated transporting 15 people at a time in HGVs, earning over £185,000 through the operation
• Judge noted risks of unsafe conditions in HGVs and possible child involvement in the smuggling operation
• Defence claimed Singh was a subordinate with limited control over bank accounts, not the main architect of the conspiracy