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Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply - the-star.co.ke
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Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply - the-star.co.ke

Smuggling gangs operating along the Kenya-Somalia border have begun using larger, more robust boats known as 'mega-dinghies' due to increased law enforcement efforts targeting smaller vessels. This shift comes as authorities intensify their crackdown on illegal cross-border activities, aiming to curb the flow of contraband such as drugs, weapons, and stolen goods. The use of these larger boats suggests that smugglers are adapting to heightened security by employing more durable equipment capable of evading detection. This development highlights the ongoing challenge faced by Kenyan authorities in controlling illicit trade routes and maintaining regional security.

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Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply - the-star.co.ke

Smuggling gangs operating along the Kenya-Somalia border have begun using larger, more robust boats known as 'mega-dinghies' due to increased law enforcement efforts targeting smaller vessels. This shift comes as authorities intensify their crackdown on illegal cross-border activities, aiming to curb the flow of contraband such as drugs, weapons, and stolen goods. The use of these larger boats suggests that smugglers are adapting to heightened security by employing more durable equipment capable of evading detection. This development highlights the ongoing challenge faced by Kenyan authorities in controlling illicit trade routes and maintaining regional security.

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