UK Deports 171 Illegal Delivery Riders Including Indians in Nationwide Immigration Enforcement Operation

Dec 06, 2025 02:21 am CST

The UK government has detained 171 delivery riders, including Indian nationals, for working illegally during a seven-day nationwide crackdown called 'Operation Equalise'. This enforcement action is part of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's reforms to tackle illegal migration, with new legislation expanding work permit checks in the gig economy and imposing stricter penalties on employers, including prison terms and substantial fines.