16-05-2025
Six arrestsed as well-known Glasgow restaurants raided by immigration
Four men and two women were arrested for having no right to work in the UK and overstaying their visas.
Two of those arrested were in Malaga Tapas West End, with one in each of Malaga Tapas Bearsden, The Malletsheugh, The Marmaris and Lamegos.
All five premises were also issued with Civil Penalty Referral Notices and the employers could be fined if found liable.
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Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Dame Angela Eagle, said: 'Illegal working will not be tolerated under this government. That's why we are clamping down on those who abuse our system and going after organised criminals who sell false promises to migrants about their ability to live and work in the UK.
'This operation is just one example of the continuous targeted action we're taking right across the UK to hold rogue employers accountable and finally restore fairness and integrity to our immigration system.'
Lynne Davidson, HM Inspector, Scotland ICE Team, said: 'There is no excuse for ignoring employment and immigration rules and those who do should be in no doubt that they will face the full consequences.
'Businesses have a legal requirement to carry out Right to Work checks on employees and we will continue to pursue unscrupulous employers and those who break immigration laws.'
