Britain announced here on Tuesday new measures to ensure closer working at the border between the police and the UK Border Agency (UKBA).
Aside from the 3,000 police permanently based at the borders, 39 new Special Branch posts will be funded in 2008/09 to increase specialist police coverage where it is most needed, with funding for border policing increasing to around 75 million pounds (some 150 million U.S. dollars) in the new financial year.
The UKBA, which brings together the work of the Border and Immigration Agency, UK Visas and parts of HM Revenue and Customs at the border, will work closely with the police and other law enforcement agencies to improve border controls and security, said Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
"A unified border agency will make our borders even stronger. With tougher policing powers UKBA officers will be able to work closely with the police protecting the country from illegal immigration, organized crime and terrorism," said Smith.
According to the home secretary, this crucial police support alongside tougher checks at the border, and the approaching roll out of ID cards for foreign nationals, there will be a triple ring of security around Britain.
The government is also considering enhancing airport policing by clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the police, airport operators and other agencies to deliver a high level of security at British airports.
Source:Xinhua
|
Comment
Tell A Friend
Print Format
Save Article