UK cabinet minister supports French police tactics of slashing people smuggler boats to prevent Channel crossings. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated that these methods, though unpleasant, aim to deter dangerous journeys. President Macron's upcoming state visit is expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in tackling smuggling. There are uncertainties regarding the proposed 'one in, one out' asylum seeker agreement. Recent footage showed French authorities using knives to puncture boats, signaling a new approach in stopping migrants from leaving French shores.
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander stated, "That footage that we saw, whilst it wasn't pleasant to see, in terms of the action that the French authorities were taking to cut those boats, to prevent people leaving the French shores, that's action that we are supporting."
French police efforts to puncture boats used by smugglers near Boulogne have been welcomed by UK officials as part of new tactics to discourage dangerous cross-Channel journeys.
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