People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged

Twana Jamal Khdir, an Iraqi national and former people smuggler, has been arrested and charged with immigration offences in the UK, according to the BBC investigation. Khdir, who was described as the "godfather" of the French migrant camps, was previously sentenced to five years in prison for people smuggling in France. The BBC revealed last month that Khdir was living in the UK, leading to his arrest on Tuesday near Uppingham in Leicestershire.

He appeared in Leicester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to entering the UK without valid entry clearance, but not guilty to seeking leave to enter or remain by deceptive means. Khdir has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at Leicester Crown Court on October 5th.