Border control chaos for trucks: 'crossing the iron curtain would be easier'

Photo: ashordtruckstop.co.uk

The UK Border Force is being called on to vacate a temporary border control post at Ashford International Truck Stop and move to a permanent location as soon as possible.

Private customs brokers claim “poorly trained” Border Force officers are unable to effectively carry out their role at Ashford, causing truck congestion.

One source noted that because trucks waiting for paperwork to be finalised by Border Force are charged after two hours , drivers are looking for other nearby areas to park, ...