UK expelled a record 16,400 illegal immigrants in 6 years; 7 countries including China expelled 258 Pakistanis

The UK government claimed that it has exceeded its target of sending illegal immigrants back to their country. The highest number of people have been sent back since 2018. According to government data, 16,400 people have been shown the way out of Britain. At the same time, 258 citizens of Pakistan have been sent back from seven countries in the last 24 hours.

Two and a half thousand criminals were shown the way out

According to the Home Ministry, 24 percent more people have been sent back in the last one year. In this, 2,580 foreign criminals have been sent out of the country, which is 23 percent more than last year.

Sent back with the help of special flights

The government said that illegal immigrants were sent back to various countries of the world through special charter flights. This includes the four largest flights in the history of Britain, which had more than 800 people.

We fulfilled our promise: PM

The individuals removed since the July 2024 election include criminals convicted of drug crimes, theft, rape and murder. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, ‘We were elected by promising change and in just six months we implemented the plan, which sent back 16,400 people who had no right to be here.’

‘No more tricks’

He said, ‘Our message to those who want to come here illegally is clear that you are wasting your money by trusting these dangerous gangs and you will be sent back immediately. No more tricks. This government is working for working people, as we are restoring order in the asylum system through our Plan for Change.’

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said that the government has taken quick steps to deal with illegal asylum and immigration system. Now there is a speed up in stopping illegal working activities and sending back illegal immigrants. Along with this, the government has also created new legal arrangements to break the network of immigration smuggling, which will target the finances of criminals behind migrant smuggling. The government also informed that action against illegal working activities has been increased, and 32 percent more inspections have been carried out this year, as well as 29 percent more arrests.

258 Pakistanis deported from seven countries

258 Pakistani citizens were deported from seven countries in the last 24 hours, including Saudi Arabia, UAE and China. A spokesperson of the Immigration Department of Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport said that 14 of these people had Pakistani passports, while 244 were deported on emergency travel documents.

He said, ’16 people were arrested at Karachi Airport, out of which one was found to be suspicious, while the rest were released after questioning. Of the nine deported from Saudi Arabia, several were professional beggars and two were deported for performing Hajj without permission.’

Four arrested for drug possession

He further said that several deported from Saudi Arabia and UAE were working without permission, while four were deported for drug possession. One person each was also deported from China, Qatar, Indonesia, Cyprus and Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) deported 35 passengers at Karachi airport who were travelling to different countries. Some passengers bound for Saudi Arabia were deported due to lack of hotel bookings and insufficient funds for expenses. While some others were deported due to lack of work visa documents. The officials asked the passengers to ensure their complete documentation, proper visa, advance booking and sufficient funds to avoid such problems.