Security Heightened on South Coast of England

Portsmouth Harbour Heightens level of response against terrorist threats

While visiting various ports in the South of England this weekend, it was clear that recent events have lead to increased security of our coastline and of all events that take place on them.

A random attack of a crowd in London by a mentally ill ‘lone wolf’ –  has reinforced that Britain is not exempt from what is happening in other parts of the world.

This together with recent cases of drug-smuggling fishermen and people-smuggling yachts that arrived at “less busy” ports and marinas, has led to increased vigilance.

Helicopter checks on boats that arrive at Gosport Marinas without the obligatory radio call

Prosecutors of the three men jailed in two cases of smuggling Albanians here, said Chichester Marina had no border controls

 

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August 7, 2016August 7, 2016 by southamptonoldlady Categories: boat, Britain, Docks, England, Europe, Hampshire, London, Photo, Portsmouth, Signs, Travel, UK, WarTags: boat, Britain, crowd, Docks, England, Hampshire, photography, Port, Tourist, town quay, war 6 Comments