The UK government has arrested thousands of migrants working illegally in various sectors as part of its efforts to strengthen border security. The number of arrests has surged since Labour came into power, with officials attributing the increase to criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable individuals with false promises of a better life in the UK. The government is utilizing social media campaigns to discourage illegal migration and plans to introduce new legislation to combat people smuggling.
Thousands of migrants working illegally in nail bars, car washes and restaurants have been arrested as part of the Government's efforts to tighten UK border security. In a government effort to tighten UK border security, thousands of migrants working illegally in nail bars, car washes and restaurants have been arrested.
Meanwhile, police and enforcement agencies would be handed powers including to seize and search electronic devices, before an arrest, if they suspect they contain information about organised immigration crime. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer previously vowed to treat people smugglers as "terrorists" in a bid to curb Channel crossings, but ministers have stopped short of setting a target on reducing the number of arrivals via the smuggler route.
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