The Daily Express has recently shared an article providing a rare glimpse into the intricate criminal operation fueling the migrant crisis and small boat phenomenon, revealing insights into the suspected mastermind behind the chaos, Ammar Al-Mabrouk Saad Balkour, depending on secrets documents obtained from Libya.
Unveiling the Alleged Mastermind: Ammar Al-Mabrouk Saad Balkour
The suspected mastermind behind human trafficking gangs linked to Britain’s small boats crisis, Ammar Al-Mabrouk Saad Balkour, has been revealed through documents obtained from sources related to the Daily Express in Libya. Balkour is accused of trafficking thousands of people into Europe, among other serious crimes. The documents shed light on the gangs’ operations, starting in North Africa and ending with migrants arriving in the UK via small boats across the Channel. Balkour was reportedly assassinated last week as security forces closed in on him, with speculation suggesting Libyan security forces may have been involved in his death to prevent him from talking.
Implications of Balkour’s Operations: Trafficking and Organ Harvesting
The alleged criminal mastermind, responsible for about 600 of the 1,000 illegal migrants trafficked weekly from Libya into Europe, was also implicated in murders linked to the illegal harvesting and sale of human organs. Former cabinet minister David Jones, chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Libya, has forwarded the documents to Security Minister Tom Tugendhat for urgent investigation. Jones emphasized the importance of tackling organized criminal gangs behind human trafficking to address the small boats crisis. The documents provide detailed information about Balkour, his compound, and the holding of illegal migrants before their transport across the Mediterranean.
Fortified Compound in West Ajaylat: Hub of Illegal Activity
The compound in West Ajaylat was heavily guarded with barbed wire and armed personnel. Maps indicate a designated area within the compound for holding illegal migrants, referred to as “the family compound.” Balkour reportedly had 20 trusted gang members, many of whom had died in accidents or conflicts prior to his own demise. The compound also housed a boat building facility believed to be used for trafficking purposes. It’s unclear if this facility is linked to the small boats used to transport migrants to the French coast before they cross the Channel. According to the documents, Balkour kept Syrian immigrants at the family compound and Africans at the boat building facility. A convoy would transport Syrian immigrants from the compound to a temporary holding area before they were moved on foot to the boat loading site, the exact location of which remains unknown.
Segregation and Transport: Operations Inside Balkour’s Compound
African migrants are held in a distinct location near the boat building facility, as indicated by the documents. Additionally, an intelligence conversation with Balkour’s 15-year-old brother in November last year revealed that Balkour was described as “very busy” and was reportedly planning to move people to Italy. Italy has been engaged in discussions with the UK about shutting down routes from North Africa and is pursuing a Rwanda-style deal to deport illegal migrants. Home Office sources have mentioned utilizing intelligence to disrupt criminal gangs and prevent the trafficking routes.