‘Elite’ riot cops deployed to French beaches in bid to ‘drive down’ migrant crossings by stopping dinghy launches

French riot police have been deployed to beaches in an effort to curb the number of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain in small boats. This initiative has been part of a significant agreement that managed to intercept nearly half of all crossings in May, with 2,726 people still making the journey, a notable decrease from previous months. This move highlights the ongoing challenges and efforts in managing migration and border security between France and the UK, reflecting broader European concerns over migration and its impact on national security and public policy.