Eight arrested in 'people-smuggling' investigation

British immigration officers believe they have smashed a people smuggling ring at Heathrow airport, following eight arrests.

Eight arrested in 'people-smuggling' investigation
Sun, 10 Nov, 2002 - 09:10

British immigration officers believe they have smashed a people smuggling ring at Heathrow airport, following eight arrests.

The gang is suspected of helping asylum seekers gain illegal entry to the US from the UK by getting them on to planes unhindered

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