Illegal workers found by immigration officers

IMMIGRATION officers have uncovered five Bangladeshi men working illegally in two Indian restaurants.

Mint in Poole’s fashionable Ashley Cross was targeted following a tip-off and officers found four men, aged between 25 and 41, all of whom were in the UK illegally after their visas expired.

The UK Border Agency team also went to Indi’s in Seamoor Road in Westbourne where a 37-year-old man working in the kitchen was also found to have overstayed his visa.

All were arrested and taken to police stations in Bournemouth and Weymouth. They are now in immigration detention awaiting removal from the country.

Kenny Chapman, of the UK Border Agency, said: “Employers who take on illegal workers are both fuelling illegal immigration and undercutting businesses which play by the rules. The UK Border Agency is determined to stamp out abuse of the immigration system.

“We want the public to contact us if they have any information on businesses or people who are breaking immigration law.”

Anyone who has information on suspected immigration offenders can visit www. ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/contact/|report-crime

Comments(16)

Redgolfer00 says...
9:37am Tue 23 Oct 12

Any chance of the now legal visitors from the EU going back to give our youngsters a chance of finding work and somewhere to live, oh no WE will not get that vote on the EU, will we.

l'anglais says...
10:00am Tue 23 Oct 12

Redgolfer00 wrote:
Any chance of the now legal visitors from the EU going back to give our youngsters a chance of finding work and somewhere to live, oh no WE will not get that vote on the EU, will we.
Go on blame it on johnny foreigner.
People move around to improve their lot, whether it be from Yorkshire to Bournemouth or Warsaw to Poole, same difference.
Whereas "your" youngsters are too lazy to go and get that what is front of their noses.
The EEC has faults but shouldn't be blamed for individual laziness.

mikey2gorgeous says...
11:11am Tue 23 Oct 12

Redgolfer00 wrote:
Any chance of the now legal visitors from the EU going back to give our youngsters a chance of finding work and somewhere to live, oh no WE will not get that vote on the EU, will we.
There would be even less housing when the ex-pats in Spain etc are sent back here. I'm sure they'd be very happy with your proposal!

Arthur Maureen says...
11:18am Tue 23 Oct 12

This would not occur if in particular more skilled Bangladeshi restaurant workers were allowed into the UK. There are at present a shortagem which fuels overstays and illegals. Bangladeshis chefs are found in most 'Indian' restaurants, and it is not the answer to say these jobs would / could be given to youngsters here, they just would not cut it.

penhale says...
12:21pm Tue 23 Oct 12

I have to agree with l'anglais, the benefits culture in this country over the last 20 years has bred laziness within the younger generation, most want to sit in front of play stations or pc monitors playing games rather that get their hands dirty doing an honest days work.

Redgolfer00 says...
1:27pm Tue 23 Oct 12

l'anglais wrote:
Redgolfer00 wrote:
Any chance of the now legal visitors from the EU going back to give our youngsters a chance of finding work and somewhere to live, oh no WE will not get that vote on the EU, will we.
Go on blame it on johnny foreigner.
People move around to improve their lot, whether it be from Yorkshire to Bournemouth or Warsaw to Poole, same difference.
Whereas "your" youngsters are too lazy to go and get that what is front of their noses.
The EEC has faults but shouldn't be blamed for individual laziness.
Fair quote, but when we are such a small island, too many people and according to stats by the year 2020, 8 out of every 10 children will be born to immigrants and there are far more people coming in than out, when does it stop and its about time the debate was open and yes I also agree with the fact that some people are too lazy to try to find work but at least my comments have people talking about the subject.

scrumpyjack says...
1:33pm Tue 23 Oct 12

mikey2gorgeous wrote:
Redgolfer00 wrote:
Any chance of the now legal visitors from the EU going back to give our youngsters a chance of finding work and somewhere to live, oh no WE will not get that vote on the EU, will we.
There would be even less housing when the ex-pats in Spain etc are sent back here. I'm sure they'd be very happy with your proposal!
Expats in Spain. Drop in the ocean.

They number fewer than illegal immigrants let alone legitimate.

rudolph_hucker says...
3:31pm Tue 23 Oct 12

Redgolfer00 wrote:
Any chance of the now legal visitors from the EU going back to give our youngsters a chance of finding work and somewhere to live, oh no WE will not get that vote on the EU, will we.
My neighbours are from the EU - Poland - and they are great.
They work hard, they own their property, they mind their own business, and they are polite.
They don't have loud parties or big arguments, they take pride in their home and garden.
They have made a new life in the UK and are not bothering anyone, so good on 'em.

MMM444 says...
3:58pm Tue 23 Oct 12

I bought a tin of them curried beans yesterday, so i dont care how many bangladeshies they want to kick out, i dont need them to cook for me, and there only 50p a tin, deport the lot of em for all i care

muscliffman says...
4:01pm Tue 23 Oct 12

Last weekend the driver of my licensed standard 'yellow' Taxi did not have a clue about where he was going and to make matters worse very little grasp of english.
I am aware of Hackney regulations, this should not be possible.
So in the interests of the reputable Taxis, a bit more unsocial hours working needed by the immigration authorities here also I think.

bosco1 says...
9:34pm Tue 23 Oct 12

Five people found....Are they not looking in the right places. ? Id love a pound for all the ones that are lurking around us.!! Take a walk into Boscombe and surrounding areas see all the coffee shops/bars springing up...who owns most of them.? certainly not english people.

The Seasider says...
9:40pm Tue 23 Oct 12

Wasn't Indi's caught not long ago with other illegal workers? I think the fine is up to £10,000 per worker.... why do they still do it?!

ILOVEBOURNEMOUTH says...
7:04am Wed 24 Oct 12

rudolph_hucker I think most of our neighbors are from Poland. Just saying.

ILOVEBOURNEMOUTH says...
7:04am Wed 24 Oct 12

rudolph_hucker I think most of our neighbors are from Poland. Just saying.

ILOVEBOURNEMOUTH says...
7:11am Wed 24 Oct 12

how bout deporting those that NEED to be deported, i.e. Somalians... you know the drug dealers, gangs, etc. what's wrong with a couple of Indian chefs cooking Indian food in an Indian restaurant. Makes it all the more authentic...

now focus on those who really should be deported... Polish, Arabs, Somalians? I have my reasoning before people begin to brand me a racist. Wise up. Why is this even news. Oh woopie doo 5 Bangledeshi's being deported for working. Focus on Somalian drug gangs ffs!!!

pete woodley says...
10:42am Wed 24 Oct 12

muscliffman wrote:
Last weekend the driver of my licensed standard 'yellow' Taxi did not have a clue about where he wasSmack on,there are a lot of these drivers,around and how do they get away with it.

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