Impact Of Eurotunnel's Tighter Security On The Calais Migrants

The transcript discusses the impact of increased border security on smuggling activities, highlighting how tougher borders lead to more sophisticated smuggling rings and higher costs for migrants. It also covers the struggles of Syrian refugees in Calais, who are trying to reach relatives in London despite the dangers. The narrative underscores the persistent hope of a better life in Britain, which outweighs the risks involved in the journey.

What is one consequence of making borders harder to cross?

• Less need for security teams

• Decrease in smuggling activities

• Increase in smuggling prices

• More people crossing for free

How do smugglers adapt to stricter border controls?

• They collaborate with border security

• They stop their operations

• They lower their prices

• They find new ways to cross

What is a common method used by migrants to cross borders?

• Flying directly to their destination

• Using legal travel documents

• Arranging passage with criminal gangs

• Crossing through official checkpoints

What motivates the Syrian migrants in Calais to attempt crossing to the UK?

• The lack of security at the border

• The ease of crossing

• The promise of a new life

• The availability of free passage

What challenge do the Syrian migrants face despite having passports?

• No visa to enter the UK

• Language barriers

• Lack of money for travel

• Inability to find a truck