Fifteen arrested in immigration crackdown at Scottish ferry ports

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 18:33 · Archive

Fifteen people were arrested in connection with immigration offences during a two-week operation at ferry terminals in Dumfries and Galloway.

Fifteen people aged between 20 and 54 were arrested in connection with immigration offences during a two-week operation at Loch Ryan and Cairnryan ferry ports in south-west Scotland. The operation, called Operation Lockstream, was coordinated by the Organised Immigration Crime Domestic Taskforce and involved officers speaking to 340 people at the ports. One man aged 55 was arrested for facilitating immigration, whilst a 36-year-old was arrested and charged with drug offences after officers recovered drugs valued at £950, along with cash and an offensive weapon.

How it is being reported

• Fifteen arrested in ferry terminals immigration operationA two-week crackdown targeted organised immigration crime at Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway.BBC Scotland · 22 Oct, 17:59
• Cops arrest 15 people over immigration offences at two Scottish ferry portsThe multi-agency operation lasted a fortnight and also saw warnings and one arrest for drugs offences.Daily Record · 22 Oct, 16:56

In this story: Police Scotland · National Police Chief's Council · Home Office Immigration Enforcement · Loch Ryan · Cairnryan · Dumfries and Galloway · Stranraer

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