John Frizell and Andrew Walsh, two British men, have been sentenced for smuggling migrants across the English Channel using an unsuitable boat. They were found guilty of endangering the lives of their passengers, which included a three-year-old girl, by charging over £870 each for the perilous journey. Frizell received a 30-month prison sentence, while Walsh was given a 15-month suspended sentence. The pair was arrested in Saint-Valery-en-Caux after authorities discovered them loading migrants onto a small pleasure craft that was not equipped for such a task. Prosecutors highlighted the serious risks posed by the vessel, which could easily have capsized. Frizell, who purchased the boat earlier this year, claimed he was not profiting from the endeavor but was merely helping a friend. However, prosecutors described him and Walsh as committed smugglers, emphasizing their disregard for human life. Both men have been banned from entering France and the Netherlands following their convictions.