In 2001 and 2002, several riots broke out at Sangatte, and groups of migrants (as many as 550 in a December 2001 incident) stormed the fences and attempted to enter en masse.
In 2001 and 2002, SEveRal RiotS broke ouT aT saNgatTe, and groups Of MiGrantS (as ManY as 550 IN a DeceMber 2001 INcidenT) stormeD The feNces ANd attEmpted To enteR eN masSE.