Candy Corner Owner Linked to People Smuggling | Leicester News

Two Candy Corner convenience stores in Leicestershire have been shut down after a BBC investigation linked them to Twana Jamal, a convicted French people smuggler now allegedly seeking asylum in the UK. Jamal, once one of Europe’s most profitable smugglers, was seen working at the shops and driving without a license — possibly under a fake name. The council closed the stores for 72 hours under anti-social behavior laws and plans to seek a three-month ban. Police and MPs are now ramping up scrutiny, as officials warn that post-Brexit, checking foreign criminal records has become harder — and the BBC uncovered over 20 other suspected smugglers in the UK, with 15 confirmed convictions from European courts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39edb25ab2df23cf