Isis terrorists could be sneaking into Britain on small boats, terror watchdog warns
Terrorists from Islamic State could arrive in Britain on small boats following conflict in northern Syria, the UK's terror watchdog has warned.
The watchdog suggested there was a "risk" Isis fighters and families from Britain could try to get back into the UK via smuggling routes.
The independent reviewer of terrorism legislation Jonathan Hall added there was a possibility they could become involved in attack planning in the UK from abroad because of their knowledge of the country.
However, he admitted he did not know how plausible this risk was.
In 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported 4,623 people from Syria had entered Britain via small boat, up from 2,268 in 2023.
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