An Eritrean man suspected of facilitating 'dangerous and illegal' journeys to the UK has been arrested in Coventry . He was detained in the city this morning (August 28).

Officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) said the 25-year-old was wanted in Belgium. He allegedly charged a price per person of 2,500 euros by sea and 1,500 euros by car to be smuggled into the UK from Belgium.

Prosecutors have alleged the man is linked to five incidents of Eritrean and Ethiopian migrants being intercepted at the port of Zeebrugge as they travelled to the UK. Investigators say the incidents happened between October 2021 and May 2024.

Officers said the man will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later today (August 28). He is likely to be extradited to Belgium and could face up to 20 ye

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