UK introduces powers to seize phones, SIM cards from illegal migrants

The United Kingdom has rolled out expanded enforcement powers allowing authorities to confiscate mobile phones and SIM cards from migrants who enter the country illegally. The new measures, which do not require an arrest, came into force on Monday at the Manston migrant processing centre in Kent and represent a significant tightening of border controls. […] UK introduces powers to seize phones, SIM cards from illegal migrants