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Calais migrant crisis: UK-French centre to tackle traffickers

The UK and France have announced new measures to prevent "undocumented migrants" entering the Channel Tunnel by tackling the criminals who smuggle them to Calais and across the Channel.

The plans include the creation of a joint police operation aimed at tackling the people-smugglers who profit from the desperation of those trying to reach British shores.

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Footage shows migrants walking on busy Calais motorway

Groups of migrants have been seen walking along the motorway in Calais this evening.

ITV News captured video footage of numerous groups, carrying plastic bags full of belongings, climbing over motorway barriers and making their way across the busy stretch of road:

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