France-convicted people smuggler found seeking asylum in UK, working in Leicestershire

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A man once described as 'the godfather' of French migrant camps has been discovered living and working in a Leicestershire village in the UK. The individual, who was previously convicted of people smuggling in France, is now seeking asylum in Britain. The BBC investigation uncovered his presence in the English village, raising serious questions about border security and asylum screening processes. His case highlights potential gaps in how the UK vets asylum seekers with criminal convictions abroad.

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