A London-based crime group which tried to smuggle 69 Albanian migrants into the UK on a decrepit fishing vessel – and planned to bring in 50 more every week – have been jailed

The crime group were involved in the smuggling attempt on 17 November last year when...

Elliot Shaw

Published: 12:53 am December 22, 2021

Updated: 4:52 pm March 8, 2026

The crime group were involved in the smuggling attempt on 17 November last year when the 30-metre converted trawler ’Svanic’ was intercepted off the Norfolk coast.

Read More Uk News

Drug Dealer Busted in Swindon with Drugs, Cash and Knife

DRAMATIC PURSUIT Officers chase after offender in dramatic pursuit

The boat – built nearly 60 years ago and with a lifeboat for just 20 people – had set sail from the Ostend area of Belgium and was heading towards Great Yarmouth.

Related coverage

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

Topics :Courts Serious & Organised Crime

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE

SLOW DOWN Hundreds of Toads on the Move at Center Parcs

MANOR WAY CRASH Woman Rushed to Hospital After Crash on Harrow Manorway

HIT BY A TRAIN Chaos at Wallington Station After Person Hit by Train

STABBING SPREE Four Men Seriously Stabbed During Violent Incident in Darlaston

FIND HIM Missing Man Alert in Winchester: Police Seek Help

HIGH TECH HEISTS £700K ATM Heist Gang Busted After Stolen Audi Spotted on Low Loader

MURDER ARREST Woman, 28, Arrested After Man Found Dead at Tamworth Train Station Car Park

STATION HORROR Detectives Launch Murder Probe After Man Found Dead at Tamworth Station

CHARGED 15-Year-Old Arrested Over Knife Attack at Nottingham School

FATAL CRASH Woman Pleads Guilty to Fleeing After Fatal E-Scooter Crash

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

BREADING BAN Nearly 70 of Britain’s favourite dog breeds could be banned from breeding under tough new government rules targeting unhealthy canine features

Nearly 70 of Britain’s favourite dog breeds could be banned from breeding under tough new government rules targeting unhealthy canine features

TOWER HORROR Woman treated after fire breaks out in Croydon high-rise

Woman treated after fire breaks out in Croydon high-rise

TRAGEDY STRIKES Person Killed by Train at Wallington Station

Person Killed by Train at Wallington Station

MORE FOR YOU

Four Men Locked Up After Brutal Street Brawl Leaves Man with Fractured Skull

Four Men Locked Up After Brutal Street Brawl Leaves Man with Fractured Skull

MANGLE WRECKAGE Three Hurt as Double-Decker Crashes into Berkshire Bridge

Three Hurt as Double-Decker Crashes into Berkshire Bridge

POLICE IN THE DARK Police Issue Facial Image in Hunt for Mystery Man Found Dead in Welsh Reservoir

Police Issue Facial Image in Hunt for Mystery Man Found Dead in Welsh Reservoir

MORE FROM UKNIP

SCUM BAG Heartless thug jailed for six months after kicking homeless woman in the head for no reason

Heartless thug jailed for six months after kicking homeless woman in the head for no reason

Drug Dealer Busted in Swindon with Drugs, Cash and Knife

Drug Dealer Busted in Swindon with Drugs, Cash and Knife

DRAMATIC PURSUIT Officers chase after offender in dramatic pursuit

Officers chase after offender in dramatic pursuit