People Smuggling: Social Media
2026-06-25 · Home Office · 13735 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Prime Minister's Office press release entitled Leaders' declaration on tackling migrant smuggling, published on 17 June 2026, what discussions she has had with social media compa
Answer
Approximately, 80% of migrants arriving via small boats debriefed by the Home Office stated that they have used social media at a point in their irregular migration journey, including to locate or communicate with an agent associated with an organised cri...