MIGRANT CRISIS Man Arrested in Birmingham Over People Smuggling Ad Blitz

A 29-year-old man has been swooped on in Birmingham in a major crackdown on...

Liam Cooper

Published: 3:57 pm December 22, 2025

Updated: 5:31 pm February 15, 2026

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A 29-year-old man has been swooped on in Birmingham in a major crackdown on people smuggling adverts plastered across social media.

Joint NCA and Police Operation Hits Handsworth

The Indian national was arrested at a property on Holyhead Road, Handsworth early Monday, 22 December. Police suspect he worked for a ruthless organised crime gang moving migrants illegally inside lorries.

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