Migrants being rescued in a dinghy (Image: PA News Agency)
A MAN has been arrested in Gloucestershire in connection with the deaths of at least 27 people who drowned attempting to cross the English Channel in a dinghy last November.
Harem Ahmed Abwbaker, 32, was arrested at an address in the Cheltenham area at about 6.45am on Tuesday, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
He is alleged to be a member of the organised crime group which conspired to transport the migrants to the UK in a small boat.
He will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where extradition proceedings will begin.
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