Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianJust down from White’s truck are another 30 or 40 HGVs also waiting clearance. Again he has to wait until the freight owner sends over the correct customs paperwork to authorities stationed at the Eurotunnel border post. “For the few trucks that are stopped, we have our Eurotunnel border service to help them through the process. Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianIt already operates an array of controls and checks on those travelling the other way, including safety checks using sniffer dogs. The stop now also provides an opportunity to scan drivers’ paperwork for exports into Britain.

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2021 09:57 UTC