# People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum

- Published: 2026-07-02T05:00:03Z
- Updated: 2026-07-02T17:36:00Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clye9zn0y1ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

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