London nail bars and car washes targeted as 4,000 illegal workers arrested in immigration raids
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In a rigorous crackdown, UK authorities have arrested around 4,000 migrants who were found working illegally in various sectors like nail bars, car washes, and restaurants. The operation, encompassing over 5,424 visits, marks a 38% increase in immigration arrests compared to the last year. This initiative is part of the government's broader efforts to tighten border security and counteract the exploitation of vulnerable migrants, who often face inhumane working conditions after being misled about work opportunities in the UK.
The government is making a concerted effort to enforce immigration rules, with nearly 4,000 migrant arrests in a crackdown on illegal workers in various industries.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the importance of respecting and enforcing immigration rules, citing that this enforcement effort aims to combat the exploitation of illegal workers.
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