Man arrested in London over TikTok account advertising illegal UK-Europe crossings
A man has been arrested after the discovery of a TikTok account advertising illegal crossings from the UK to Europe, the National Crime Agency (NCA) says.
The 29-year-old Afghan national was arrested in Brent, north-west London, on Tuesday.
He has since been bailed pending further inquiries.
The NCA said that the man’s arrest followed the discovery of a TikTok account advertising illegal crossings from the UK to France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Germany.
That is contrary to Section 17 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, which came into force in February 2026.
“Tackling organised immigration crime remains a top priority for the National Crime Agency, and we are doing all we can to disrupt and dismantle those networks involved,” NCA senior investigating officer Martin Matthews said.
“This includes targeting the use of online platforms to advertise suspected illegal crossings.”
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