10.02.2025 15:01
Since the Labour Party government took office in July in the UK, thousands of people have been detained in operations targeting illegal migrant workers. According to the Home Office's statement, 5,424 workplaces have been inspected in the last six months, resulting in the capture of 3,930 illegal workers. This figure represents a 38% increase compared to the same period last year.
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Thousands of people have been detained in large-scale operations targeting illegal immigrant workers in the UK. Since the Labour Party government took office in July, record levels of arrests have been made during inspections.
According to a statement from the Home Office, operations covering nail salons, car wash stations, restaurants, and electronic cigarette shops have inspected 5,424 workplaces in the last six months. In these inspections, 3,930 illegal workers were caught. This figure represents a 38% increase compared to the same period last year.
In January, 609 illegal workers were detained during 828 workplace raids. Ministry officials stated that this number is the highest monthly arrest figure recorded since 2019.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said, "Necessary legal actions will be taken against employers who employ illegal workers and those who enter the country illegally. This not only encourages dangerous crossings of the English Channel but also leads to the exploitation of vulnerable people."
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