A 49-year-old woman has been arrested in south-east London on suspicion of money laundering offences linked to the supply of small boats to people smuggling gangs.
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The suspect was detained at an address in Surrey Quays on 21 August, as part of an ongoing investigation led by the National Crime Agency (NCA).
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NCA Investigation
The operation is focused on a network suspected of supplying boats and maritime equipment from Turkiye to organised crime groups operating across Europe, who in turn facilitate illegal Channel crossings.
The woman is suspected of receiving funds believed to have been generated through the small boat supply chain.
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