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Convicted people smuggler known as 'the godfather' living and working illegally in UK
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- A former people smuggler, dubbed 'the godfather' in French migrant camps, is reportedly living in Leicestershire, UK, working illegally and seeking asylum.
- Twana Jamal, convicted in France in 2016, was found to be operating businesses and driving without a license.
- His case raises concerns about UK border control effectiveness post-Brexit, with reports of other convicted smugglers living in the UK under false identities.
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A former people smuggler, dubbed 'the godfather' in French migrant camps, is reportedly living in Leicestershire, UK, working illegally and seeking asylum. Twana Jamal, convicted in France in 2016, was found to be operating businesses and driving without a license. His case raises concerns about UK border control effectiveness post-Brexit, with reports of other convicted smugglers living in the UK under false identities.
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