Police swoop upon illegals from China

EIGHT illegal immigrants from China have been detained by police and border officials during swoops on homes and businesses in West Lothian.

The UK Border Agency, aided by Lothian & Borders Police, carried out the operation on Wednesday at Uphall, Broxburn and Bathgate addresses.

Two women have also been charged with helping illegal immigrants from China get work in the Lothians.

The British women, aged 25 and 42, were arrested in West Lothian and charged with offences relating to the facilitation of illegal immigrants.

A police spokesman said: "Eight Chinese nationals were arrested under the Immigration Act, and approximately 50,000 in cash was seized, along with other items of interest."

The arrests came in a crackdown across the country which saw 36 Chinese nationals arrested for suspected offences.