#BBCNews <br />Gang leaders, corrupt officials and police officers, fake passport dealers and companies supplying small boats could be among those publicly named in UK sanctions targeting people-smuggling. <br /> <br />The measures are central to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's plan to clamp down on small boat crossings by going after the global criminal networks behind them. <br /> <br />Dozens of individuals and entities are expected to be hit with asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions from engaging with the UK's financial system under the sanctions. <br /> <br />It comes as the government comes under growing pressure to stem the flow of small boat crossings. <br /><br />Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog <br /><br />For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news <br /><br />#BBCNews
