Former UK Border Force director general Tony Smith has criticised the Government's new advertising campaign in Iraq's Kurdish region to target people smugglers, stating he was "gobsmacked" by the approach.

The Government launched its advertising campaign in Iraq's Kurdish region warning migrants about the dangers of crossing the English Channel.

<a href="https://www.gbnews.com/news/migrant-crisis-facebook-ad-iraq" target="_blank">READ THE FULL STORY HERE </a>

The UK Government has launched an advertising campaign in Iraq's Kurdish region warning migrants about the dangers of crossing the English Channel.{ai:summary}<p>Former UK Border Force director general Tony Smith has expressed strong disapproval of the UK Government's advertising campaign in Iraq's Kurdish region aimed at deterring people smugglers. He described the approach as "gobsmacked," highlighting concerns over its effectiveness.</p><p>The campaign warns potential migrants about the risks associated with crossing the English Channel. Critics question whether such measures will significantly impact the ongoing issue of illegal migration. #illegals</p>

WATCH: Ex-UK Border Force director blast 'gobsmacking' approach to migrant crossings

Loading...