UKNoticeOfficial ✓September 29, 2026· GOV.UK
Nearly 50 arrests in people smuggling crackdown at Irish border
What happened
The government conducted a week of action focusing on criminal gangs attempting to illegally enter the UK from Ireland. This operation resulted in nearly 50 arrests at the Irish border. It coincides with a wider 74% surge in organised immigration crime arrests.
Who it affects
- ›Criminal gangs involved in people smuggling
- ›Individuals attempting illegal entry into the UK
- ›Law enforcement agencies at the Irish border
Receipts
The receipts are official. The summary is ours.
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