Archive · 12 Aug 2025
UK Arrests Hundreds of Migrant Workers in Two-Wheeler Crackdown
UK authorities arrested hundreds of people, including some from India, who they suspect were working in the UK without permission.
This happened during a week-long operation targeting people using two-wheelers for food delivery.
The government is trying to stop people from working in the UK illegally.
The operation, called Operation Equalise, led to the arrest of 280 people between July 20 and 27.
Some people who were getting help from the government to seek asylum may now have that help stopped.
The government is also giving more money to catch people working illegally.
UK authorities arrested 280 migrants and asylum seekers in a crackdown on two-wheeler riders.
The arrests took place between July 20 and 27.
Operation Equalise targeted those suspected of working illegally for delivery firms.
Indian nationals were among those arrested during raids.
The Home Office is increasing enforcement and reviewing asylum support for some.
- Who
- Immigration Enforcement teams, migrants, asylum seekers, and some Indian nationals.
- What
- UK authorities arrested migrants and asylum seekers for illegal work.
- When
- Between July 20 and 27.
- Where
- Across the UK, including Hillingdon in West London.
- Why
- To crack down on illegal working and enforce immigration laws.
Government Stance
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Border Security and Law Enforcement
Government Stance
Illegal work undermines border security and immigration laws must be enforced.
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- Operation Name
- Operation Equalise
- Arrests
- 280
- Individuals Stopped
- 1,780
- Focus
- Two-wheeler delivery riders suspected of illegal work
- Funding Boost
- GBP 5 million for enforcement