Multiple arrests after immigration raid at factory

18 hours ago

Carys NallyWest of England

Wiltshire Police said the operation continues their collaborative work with Immigration

Wiltshire Police Image of the back of a police officer, wearing a yellow florescent jacket and a blue hard hat. In front of him, blurred out a focus, people can be seen wearing the same jackets and some in full orange florescent work-wear. — Wiltshire Police said the operation continues their collaborative work with Immigration

Thirty people have been arrested for immigration-related offences at a warehouse construction site, police said.

Immigration officers carried out the raid at Panattoni Park, the former home to Honda in Swindon.

Wiltshire Police said the major operation continues their work with officers from the Immigration Service.

Supt Mike Vass, Swindon hub commander, said: "This was a significant operation with our colleagues in Immigration targeting illegal working and safeguarding vulnerable individuals who may be being exploited."

He added: "It came about through vital information into our intelligence unit.

"I would encourage those who have concerns about illegal working or the exploitation of vulnerable people to report it to us on 101 or through our website."

It is still unclear which businesses will move into Panattoni Park, but local MP Will Stone has said defence companies are interested, with the first businesses set to move in at the end of January.