Two mini-marts in Leicestershire have been closed following a BBC investigation that linked them to Twana Jamal, a convicted people smuggler. Jamal, who was sentenced to five years in France, is currently seeking asylum in the UK, raising concerns about the effectiveness of border controls regarding individuals with serious criminal histories.
Local authorities are responding to the situation, emphasizing their commitment to tackling high street crime. The case highlights broader issues related to the monitoring of asylum seekers and the challenges in verifying criminal records from other countries since the UK's exit from the EU.