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UK Immigration Enforcement Raids Accused of Fishing Expeditions

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Nearly two-thirds of 23,538 immigration enforcement visits in 2025 resulted in no arrests.

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Almost 75% of premises visits were conducted without a formal warrant.

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Nearly 90% of investigation leads stemmed from public tip-offs or Crimestoppers rather than police intelligence.

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Business owners report severe reputational and financial damage even when cleared of any wrongdoing.

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