People smuggling replaces drugs at top of NCA caseload

Elijah Glantz, of the Royal United Services Institute, said the government investment was significant but that human trafficking gangs were highly versatile. He questioned the expectation that small boat arrivals could be significantly reduced through enforcement measures. “It's a major political priority, so I see why it's happening, but do I think the evidence on police enforcement working merits that amount of money? No.”