tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Border Force 2026-02-12T17:18:36+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-year-of-drug-seizures-made-by-border-force 2026-02-12T17:18:36+00:00 Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force Border Force and police seizures of ketamine and cannabis at all-time high and Border Force ramps up the return of foreign smugglers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/border-force-seizes-over-250-endangered-species 2026-01-08T00:00:00+00:00 Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species Hundreds of endangered species seized in crackdown on international wildlife smuggling. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fake-labubu-sellers-on-border-forces-naughty-list-this-christmas 2025-12-23T00:00:00+00:00 Fake Labubu sellers on Border Force's naughty list this Christmas Almost 240,000 fake Labubus have been seized at the border in a blow to criminals looking to cash in on demand for this year’s must-have Christmas present. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/endangered-species-seized-in-wildlife-smuggling-crackdown 2025-12-11T00:00:00+00:00 Endangered species seized in wildlife smuggling crackdown Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products as part of an intensive international operation to target criminal networks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-unleashes-first-dogs-trained-to-detect-synthetic-opioids 2025-10-24T00:00:00+01:00 UK unleashes first dogs trained to detect synthetic opioids Border Force becomes the first agency in the world to use specially trained dogs to detect both deadly fentanyl and nitazenes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-billion-of-cocaine-seized-by-border-force-this-summer 2025-10-09T00:00:00+01:00 £1 billion of cocaine seized by Border Force this summer 15.6 tonnes detected in just 3 months – exceeding total of some previous years in their entirety. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/border-force-outsmarts-criminal-gangs-to-seize-1-tonne-of-cocaine 2025-09-23T00:00:00+01:00 Border Force outsmarts criminal gangs to seize one tonne of cocaine Border Force has seized £72 million worth of cocaine following a tense operation that risked a huge compensation bill had their search proved unsuccessful. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-france-agree-major-deal-to-crack-down-on-illegal-channel-crossings 2025-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 UK and France agree major deal to crack down on illegal Channel crossings The Prime Minister and French President Macron agree to return illegal migrants to France. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-wildlife-products-at-the-border 2025-02-04T00:00:00+00:00 Crackdown on illegal wildlife products at the border Thousands of unlicensed and illegal wildlife products have been seized by Border Force as part of Operation Thunder. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/3-billion-worth-of-illegal-drugs-seized-by-border-force-last-year 2025-01-16T11:14:05+00:00 £3 billion worth of illegal drugs seized by Border Force last year Border Force seized 119 tonnes of illegal drugs, a 52% increase from last year, in the highest number of seizures on record. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-party-drugs-crossing-the-border 2024-11-28T13:12:52+00:00 Crackdown on illegal party drugs crossing the border Over 90 tonnes of illegal drugs have been seized by Border Force so far this year, a 92% increase on the year before, including 19 tonnes of cocaine. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-secretary-sets-out-moral-imperative-to-stop-smuggling-gangs 2024-09-06T00:01:02+01:00 Home Secretary sets out 'moral imperative' to stop smuggling gangs The Home Secretary convenes ministers and law enforcement partners to destroy the gangs that undermine border security and risk lives on small boats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/people-smuggler-jailed-for-stashing-migrants-inside-motorhome 2024-09-06T00:00:00+01:00 People smuggler jailed for stashing migrants inside motorhome A British national who attempted to smuggle 5 migrants, including a 5-year-old child, has been sentenced following a Home Office investigation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-new-support-to-prepare-for-eu-border-checks 2024-08-27T00:00:00+01:00 Government pledges new support to prepare for EU border checks £10.5 million to prepare the Port of Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel for the upcoming EU digital border system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/people-smuggling-ring-jailed-for-cramming-migrants-in-boot-of-car 2024-08-23T00:00:00+01:00 People smuggling ring jailed for cramming migrants in boot of car Members of a people-smuggling ring have been jailed yesterday after being caught cramming 2 Afghan migrants into a tiny car boot.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-secretary-announces-new-measures-to-boost-britains-border-security 2024-08-21T00:00:00+01:00 Home Secretary announces new measures to boost Britain’s border security Home Secretary announces new measures to strengthen border security, enforce immigration rules and increase returns. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/young-brits-warned-of-dangers-of-modern-slavery-abroad 2024-07-16T00:00:00+01:00 Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/border-force-bolster-security-measures-in-general-aviation-space 2024-04-08T00:00:00+01:00 Border Force bolster security measures in general aviation space New fines of up to £10,000 for international general aviation flights that do not submit advance passenger information online up to two hours before departure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/albanian-man-jailed-for-smuggling-12-migrants-in-north-sea-crossing 2024-02-05T00:00:00+00:00 Albanian man jailed for smuggling 12 migrants in North Sea crossing A people smuggler has been jailed after smuggling migrants, including a child, towards the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/people-smuggler-jailed-for-fake-passport-scheme 2024-01-26T00:00:00+00:00 People smuggler jailed for fake passport scheme A people smuggler has been jailed for conspiring to bring 16 Albanian migrants to the UK with fake EU passports and fraudulent airline bookings.