Man arrested in London over TikTok account advertising illegal UK-Europe crossings

An Afghan national has been arrested in London for managing a TikTok account that advertised small boat crossings. The individual was caught promoting illegal journeys from the UK to various European countries. Following the arrest, the man has been released on bail. This action follows investigations into the use of social media platforms to facilitate and advertise unauthorised maritime crossings between the United Kingdom and Europe, targeting individuals seeking to travel across the border illegally.