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Illegal workers arrested at Rochester chip shop

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by Lynn Cox

Two chip shop workers have been arrested after a tip-off they were working illegally.

Officers from the UK Border Agency carried out a operation at the Borstal Fish Bar, in Borstal Street, Rochester, on Saturday, April 28.

They checked the immigration status of staff and found two men both from India working illegally.

A 26-year-old had failed to leave the UK when his visa expired, while a 21-year-old was working in breach of the conditions of his visa.

The men were arrested and are currently in an immigration detention centre while the UK Border Agency takes steps to remove them from Britain.

Karyn Dunning, who heads the UK Border Agency team for Kent, said: "Illegal working has a serious impact on communities, taking jobs from those who are genuinely allowed to work and undercutting law-abiding businesses.

"We are cracking down on businesses which employ illegal staff as well as arresting and removing anyone who has no right to be in the UK."

Borstal Fish Bar has been handed a penalty notice for employing illegal workers.

To avoid a fine of up to £20,000 the employers must provide evidence that the correct pre-employment checks were made - such as seeing a passport or Home Office document.

If you suspect someone of working illegally, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 anonymously or visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/report-immigration-crime.

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