Nine arrested after immigration officers raid 34 fishing boats across Scotland

Immigration Enforcement officers arrested nine people after targeting fishing boats in Scotland, authorities said, following intelligence about a suspected rogue operator. Four were detained on the west coast and five were captured in the North East between July 26 and 30. The operation involved visits to 34 boats across Barra, Oban, Fraserburgh and Mallaig, the BBC reported, as part of a multi-agency sting with Border Security Command, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Police Scotland, and a team focused on exploitation and modern slavery. Arrests included five Sri Lankan nationals and four Philippine nationals; the latter returned to their home country voluntarily. UK officials warned employers could face penalties up to £60,000 per worker.