Immigration enforcement officials conducted a raid at the former HG Wells pub in Worcester Park to address illegal working, following issues of squatting and fly-tipping at the abandoned location. The site had faced graffiti vandalism and complaints from the community, prompting attention from local MP Luke Taylor. Recently, a car wash had opened in the area, but was dismantled following the clamp down. Of the six individuals present during the raid, five were permitted to remain in the UK legally, while one Romanian man was bailed pending an outstanding court date.
The Home Office has intensified efforts to combat illegal working and exploitation, targeting businesses like car washes, restaurants, and construction sites to disrupt organised immigration crime.
MP Luke Taylor highlighted the importance of securing the abandoned HG Wells pub site, emphasizing the link between illegal working, squatting, and community distress.
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