The three men, who made multiple crossing attempts, are due to be sentenced at a later date.

Pistiwan Jameel described migrants as "pigeons" or "sticks" as he facilitated illegal crossings.

The two men are in prison for assisting unlawful immigration transporting people in a van.

The conviction of members of the prolific smuggling gang is the culmination of a Europe-wide operation.

The number crossing the Channel in small boats in October 2024 was the highest since October 2022.

The man was declared dead after a stranded group was brought back to shore by lifeboat and helicopter.

According to Home Office figures, the provisional total for the year stands at 30,431.

More migrants from Vietnam than any other nation are taking small boats to the UK.