Man is arrested over deaths of 27 migrants who drowned when their dinghy sank as they tried to cross the Channel
- Man arrested over deaths of 27 migrants who drowned trying to cross Channel
- Harem Ahmed Abwbaker, 32, arrested in Cheltenham area of Gloucestershire
- He was tracked by the National Crime Agency and will appear in court tomorrow
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A man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of at least 27 people who drowned attempting to cross the English Channel in a dinghy.
Harem Ahmed Abwbaker, 32, was arrested at an address in the Cheltenham area of Gloucestershire at around 6.45am today.
Abwbaker was identified and tracked down by the National Crime Agency who have been working with the French authorities to investigate the circumstances which led to the deaths in November 2021.
He is alleged to be a member of the organised crime group who conspired to transport the migrants to the UK in a small boat.
This photo was posted online by the National Crime Agency who confirmed the arrest
The vessel sank after leaving the French coast leading to the death of all but two of those aboard. Four people remain missing.
Following his arrest Abwbaker will remain in custody to appear before Westminster Magistrates court tomorrow for extradition proceedings.
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NCA Deputy Director Craig Turner said: ‘This is a significant arrest, and comes as part of extensive inquiries into the events leading to these tragic deaths in the Channel.
‘The individual detained today is suspected of having played a key role in the manslaughter of those who died.
French police carry on a stretcher an unidentified body discovered off the Sangatte beach, the day after 27 migrants died when their dinghy deflated as they attempted to cross the English Channel, in Sangatte, near Calais, France, November 25, 2021
The vessel sank after leaving the French coast leading to the death of all but two of those aboard
‘Working closely with our French partners we are determined to do all we can to get justice for the families of those whose lives were lost, and disrupt and dismantle the cruel organised criminal networks involved in people smuggling.’
Commenting on the arrest Home Secretary Suella Braverman said: ‘My thoughts continue to be with the families of all of those who tragically lost their lives in this horrendous incident.
‘I thank the NCA and other agencies across the UK and France for their tireless work to deliver justice for the victims and their families by identifying those we believe to be responsible and ensuring they feel the full force of the law.’
More to follow.
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