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How do patrols try to stop boats?
French authorities patrol their coast, funded partly by the UK, to intercept boats before they launch or get into trouble. Despite these efforts, many still attempt the dangerous journey across the Channel, as seen with Monday's tragic incident near Calais, highlighting the challenges of enforcement.
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