Belgian coastal police zones tested drone surveillance during summer 2026 as part of efforts to prevent irregular crossings to the United Kingdom by small boats. Following an evaluation meeting on 10 September, the West Flanders acting governor announced plans to develop the approach on a structural basis in 2027, subject to external funding.

Op een persconferentie bij de scheepvaartpolitie in Oostende, heeft Minister van Justitie, Vincent Van Quickenborne, gezegd dat de krachtige aanpak van mensensmokkelaars tot 90% daling in transitmigranten naar VK leidt.