Key facts
- Two mini-marts in Leicestershire, UK, have been closed by the local council.
- The mini-marts are linked to Twana Jamal, a convicted people smuggler.
- Twana Jamal was described as "the godfather" of migrant camps in France.
- Jamal received a five-year sentence in France.
- Jamal is reportedly seeking asylum in the UK.
- The closures followed a BBC investigation.
Two mini-marts located in Leicestershire, UK, have been shut down by the local council. These businesses are reportedly linked to Twana Jamal, an individual convicted of people smuggling. Jamal was previously described as "the godfather" of migrant camps situated in France and received a five-year prison sentence there. Reports indicate that Jamal is currently seeking asylum within the UK. The closures were initiated subsequent to an investigation conducted by the BBC.