Britain Leads Efforts to Combat Illegal Immigration with Cutting-Edge Technology

The UK is leading efforts to tackle illegal immigration using advanced technology. This includes carbon dioxide detectors, heartbeat monitors, and passive millimetre wave imagers to detect people hidden in vehicles. The technology has been successfully used in Calais, stopping over 4000 illegal immigrants in six months, and is now being implemented in Belgian ports. The UK government is advocating for EU-wide adoption, claiming it could prevent 90% of illegal crossings. Beyond law enforcement, the technology also aims to save lives by preventing deaths in harsh conditions.

What types of technology are used by the UK's Immigration Service to detect illegal immigrants?

• Carbon dioxide detectors, heartbeat monitors, and passive millimetre wave imagers

• X-ray machines and metal detectors

• Infrared cameras and motion sensors

• GPS trackers and drones

How many illegal immigrants were stopped from reaching the UK in the first six months of the year using the technology at Calais?

• Over 1000

• Over 2000

• Over 3000

• Over 4000

Which ports in Belgium are using the same technology as Calais?

• Ghent and Bruges

• Zebroger and Austin

• Brussels and Antwerp

• Liège and Namur

What percentage of illegal immigrants does the British government claim the technology could prevent from crossing borders?

• 50%

• 70%

• 100%

• 90%

Besides law enforcement, what is another significant benefit of using this technology?

• Lowering transportation costs

• Saving lives by preventing deaths in harsh conditions

• Increasing tourism

• Reducing traffic congestion