How Belgium has become new small boats battleground with ‘never before seen’ surge in migrant dinghies heading for UK

Belgium has unexpectedly become a hotspot for migrant boats attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK, with a dramatic increase in the number of dinghies spotted by authorities. This surge has left Belgian police scrambling to keep up with the frequency of these crossings, often catching migrants in the act with the help of drones. The situation underscores the broader European migration crisis and highlights how Belgium’s coastal towns are now key points in the perilous journey many migrants undertake to reach the UK. This development is crucial as it reflects changing patterns in migrant routes and puts additional pressure on European border control strategies.