The government has announced a range of new illegal migration crackdowns in Northern Ireland after the attack in Belfast, as arrests continue following unrest yesterday.
A government source has confirmed the Government will intensify immigration enforcement to track down, detain, arrest and remove illegal migrants in Northern Ireland.
As well as the Home Secretary is investing £3.7billion into immigration enforcement activity over the next three years including in Northern Ireland.
Investment into enforcement will increase by over 20 per cent by 2028/2029.
The new investment will see a surge in intelligence-led operations lead by Immigration Enforcement and Border Force have taken place along routes to detect, track down, arrest and remove illegal migrants.
During the intensification, immigration officers will provide round the clock coverage of various seaports, airports, roads and rail networks to catch those circumventing UK immigration laws.
A government source said that since the general election, a multi-agency crackdown targeting abuse of the Common Travel Areas has led to the arrest of 250 organised criminals and immigration offenders, as well as the seizure of over £435,000 of criminal cash.
They also said that under this government, immigration enforcement raids to detain and remove illegal migrants in Northern Ireland have increased by 16 per cent.
The government has announced a range of new migrations crackdowns in Northern Ireland
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The CPA is an agreement between Britain and Ireland that allows British and Irish citizens free movement and the "associated rights and privileges."
Irish citizens do not need permission to enter or remain in the UK.
No new money is being used as part of the plan.
The family of stabbing victim, Stephen Ogilvie, have said that the unrest seen in Belfast last night is "not welcome."
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Three people have now been arrested over Belfast protests | PAIn a statement they said: "We are completely devastated by the horrific attack on our loved one on Kinnaird Avenue.
“This has been a massive shock to our whole family, and right now, our only priority is being at his bedside and helping him recover.
“We want to say a profound thank you to the local people who bravely stepped in during the attack.
“Your quick actions absolutely saved his life, and we will never forget what you did for him in that moment.
“We are aware of the tensions and talk of protests following this incident.
We want to make it absolutely clear that overnight unrest is not welcome, and peaceful protest is the only way forward.
“We have many migrants who make a deeply valuable contribution to our country, including in our healthcare system and hospitality sector and we depend on them to make our country work.
“We do not want this terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility."
Three people have been arrested following the disorder overnight, with concerns of more disruption this evening.
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