Overview
- The maritime prefecture says the gendarmerie maritime will launch “control and intervention” operations at sea targeting suspected taxi‑boats.
- Officials intend to act before passengers board to avoid endangering lives, with a start described as “soon” and no date announced.
- The work is being coordinated with prosecutors, according to Boulogne‑sur‑Mer prosecutor Cécile Gressier.
- The prefecture says nets to stop boats are not being considered at this stage after rights‑group objections to reported proposals.
- The shift follows pressure from the UK, as crossings exceed 39,000 this year and at least 27 people have died attempting the route.