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Two arrests in immigration raids
12 September 2013
Two men have been arrested following an operation by our officers at 2 restaurants in Pembroke.
On Wednesday 4 September 2013 officers visited Pembroke Tandoori, on Main Street, Pembroke to carry out checks on the immigration status of staff. A Bangladeshi man, 55, who is suspected of having overstayed his visa, was arrested.
Later at Rajah Tamarind Spice, on Pembroke Street, Pembroke Dock, a 36-year-old Bangladeshi man was also arrested on suspicion of overstaying his visa.
Both men have been released on immigration bail and must now report regularly to us while steps are taken to remove them from the country.
The businesses have each been served with a civil penalty notice for employing the illegal workers. If the employers are unable to provide evidence that legally-required pre employment checks were carried out, a fine of up to £10,000 per worker will be imposed.
Richard Johnson, immigration enforcement, Home Office said:
'The message to employers in Wales who choose to use illegal labour is clear. We will catch you and you could face a heavy penalty.
'Illegal working is not a victimless crime. It defrauds the taxpayer, undercuts honest employers and cheats legitimate job seekers out of employment opportunities.
'We are happy to work with businesses to let them know what checks need to be made on staff, but those who break the law should know that they will face heavy fines.'
Every year we impose civil penalties on hundreds of companies which fail to carry out legally-required checks on their staff.
We provide support to employers so they can understand the rules, including visits by staff, a dedicated telephone helpline and website.
Employers unsure of the steps they need to take to avoid employing illegal workers can visit preventing illegal working or they can call the employers helpline on 0300 123 4699.
Anyone who suspects that illegal workers are being employed at a business or someone is living in the UK illegally can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.