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🚨 New UK Border Security Command Launched 🚨 Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the creation of the UK Border Security Command (BSC) to enhance border security and combat criminal smuggling gangs. Here are the key points: - Strengthening Border Security 🌍  - The BSC aims to dismantle smuggling networks profiting from small boat crossings.  - Recruitment for a Border Security Commander starts immediately, targeting experienced leaders from policing, intelligence, or military backgrounds. - Strategic Direction & Coordination 🎯  - The Commander will report directly to the Home Secretary.  - The role includes unifying efforts across the National Crime Agency (NCA), intelligence agencies, police, Immigration Enforcement, and Border Force. - Legislation & Powers ⚖️  - New laws will introduce counter-terror style powers to tackle organized immigration crime.  - A bespoke investigation by the NCA will focus on smuggling routes and tactics across Europe. - Enhanced Resources & Collaboration 🛡️  - The BSC will bring in more investigators, experts, and analysts.  - Significant resources will be deployed across Europe, working with Europol and European police forces. - Home Secretary's Commitment 💼  - Yvette Cooper emphasizes the need to disrupt smuggling operations and ensure justice.  - She will engage with European interior ministers and Europol to strengthen security cooperation. #BorderSecurity #UKLawEnforcement #ImmigrationReform #YvetteCooper #Leadership #PolicyChanges

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