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UK Backs France's Fight Against Migrants Crossing the Border Through Boats By Using Water Cannon

Summary by IBTimes UK
The UK government has backed a new France-UK border operation to stop migrants crossing the Channel in small boats, with French riot police authorised to use water cannon, CS gas, and batons if required under a £660 million deal. The measures involve specialist French policing units being deployed along northern France's beaches to target people smugglers and prevent attempted crossings. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the deployment of Fr…

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IBTimes UK broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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