Algerian network busted by French security services in Paris

Billed as the most important operation within the framework of its fight against illegal immigration since the coming into power of Nicholas Sarkozy in 2007, the French security services busted an Algerian network specialized in the forgery of French identity cards.

• In a press release, the French immigration ministry revealed that 22 Algerians were arrested for their involvement in the affair of forged identity cards sold between 3500-5000 euros.
• The counterfeiters were surprised by the security forces last Tuesday after a lengthy investigation regarded by the head of the French Central Office for the fight against illegal immigration Eric Bousson, as an “achievement” likely to curb the phenomenon of illegal immigration on  French soil.
• First elements of the investigation carried out by the French services revealed that the forged document have been used by illegal immigrants in French territory to cross the “Manche” channel heading for the UK.
• Despite a batch of coercive laws endorsed by the British parliament giving broader prerogatives to the security services and shrinking the freedom of movement for foreigners under the pressure of the US and other European countries, the United Kingdom is regarded by many illegal immigrants as the “Promised land”.