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People Smuggler Jailed for 17 Years
An Iranian people smuggler is jailed for 17 years for facilitating illegal Channel crossings after using social media to advertise his services and share videos from grateful clients.
English
United Kingdom
JusticeImmigrationInvestigationSocial MediaCrimeRefugees And Migration
National Crime Agency (Nca)Preston Crown Court
Amanj Hasan ZadaMartin Clarke
- What was depicted in the videos found on Zada's devices?
- The videos found on Zada's phone and social media showed migrants expressing gratitude for his services, even featuring celebratory footage of Zada firing a gun. These videos served as testimonials and advertising for his smuggling business.
- How did Amanj Hasan Zada advertise his people-smuggling services?
- Zada used social media platforms to advertise his people-smuggling operations, showcasing videos of migrants thanking him after successful Channel crossings. This helped him attract more clients and expand his business.
- What evidence did the NCA use to link Zada to the illegal crossings?
- The National Crime Agency (NCA) linked Zada to three crossings from France to the UK involving Kurdish migrants, but believes he was involved in many more operations. Evidence included videos, social media posts, and intercepted communications.
- How was Zada apprehended, and what role did social media play in his arrest?
- Zada's arrest came after the NCA intercepted conversations with other smugglers and analyzed his phone, linking him to various social media accounts used for advertising. He was found guilty of three counts of facilitating illegal immigration.
- What was Amanj Hasan Zada sentenced for and what was the length of his sentence?
- Amanj Hasan Zada, an Iranian national, was jailed for 17 years for facilitating illegal immigration across the English Channel. He advertised his services on social media and shared videos of successful crossings.