Chan Mathok Atak jailed over Channel boat with 165 migrants
- He said this was an attempt to not to be identified as the helmsman.
- However, Atak was seen during 90 minutes of aerial footage to be piloting the vessel using its one remaining functioning engine while wearing a black jacket with an "Italia" logo on it, the court heard.
- Footage also showed one person "constantly pumping" to try to re-inflate the rigid-hulled inflatable boat.
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- He said this was an attempt to not to be identified as the helmsman.
- However, Atak was seen during 90 minutes of aerial footage to be piloting the vessel using its one remaining functioning engine while wearing a black jacket with an "Italia" logo on it, the court heard.
- Footage also showed one person "constantly pumping" to try to re-inflate the rigid-hulled inflatable boat.
Sources: BBC News