UK authorities on Wednesday arrested two suspected leading figures in people smuggling networks thought to be behind the movements of hundreds of migrants both into and out of the country. The two men, aged 52 and 28, were detained in early morning raids in Woodford Green and Bushwood, east London, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said. Another five people, all licenced mini-cab drivers, were also arrested in various locations around east London. They are accused of being involved in transporting migrants to or from lorry pick-up and drop-off points. Officers also detained 11 suspected migrants in a safe house in Mile End, which had been converted to accommodate at least 19 people. Home Secretary Priti Patel, who accompanied NCA officers on the operation, said: “This is a significant win for UK law enforcement. The arrests secured by the NCA have broken up a callous criminal gang and put vile people …