The so-called "hokey-cokey" migrant has finally been returned to France, 18 days after he arrived back across the Channel.
The Iranian national initially arrived on British shores in a dinghy on August 6 and was detained under the new scheme.
He was then deported back to France on September 19, but just 29 days later he arrived back in Britain after paying for another spot on a migrant dinghy.
Returning on October 18, it means the man remained in the UK for 18 days during his second stint before he was deported. He had been held in an immigration removal centre.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: “Anyone looking to return to the UK after being removed under the UK-France agreement is wasting their time and money.
“This individual was detected by biometrics and detained instantly. His case was expedited, and now he has been removed again.
“My message is clear: if you try to return to the UK you will be sent back. I will do whatever it takes to scale up removals of illegal migrants and secure our borders.”
The illegal migrant had claimed to have been a victim of modern slavery by smuggling gangs in France, according to The Guardian.
The so-called 'hokey-cokey' migrant has finally been returned to France, 18 days after he arrived back across the Channel
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"They took me like a worthless object, forced me to work, abused me, and threatened me with a gun and told me I would be killed if I made the slightest protest," he told the paper.
So far, 94 migrants have been removed from the UK under the "one in, one out" scheme with France. This figure does not include the "hokey cokey" migrant twice.
Fifty seven people have been brought into the country during this time. These people have undergone full documentation, security and eligibility checks.
Both countries have committed to exchange an equal number of individuals in each direction as part of this scheme.
Speaking on the "one in, one out" scheme recently, a Home Office spokesman said: "For many years, illegal migrants entered our country with no consequence.
"These returns send a warning to those considering entering this country illegally: if you come here by small boat, you can be sent back.
"We are scaling up these removals to France and will do whatever it takes to secure our borders."
The spokesman added they will "not accept any abuse of our borders" and that any individual who attempts to return to the country after being deported "will be removed."
However, despite this, a senior official in France is reportedly “dragging their feet and holding the deal hostage” demanding more cash before upholding their end of the return scheme.
The three-year deal is worth around £476million, but is currently being negotiated ahead of its expiry in March.
It had been agreed just four months ago between French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Chris Philp slammed this news, blaming the "weak Labour Government" that is "being held to ransom" by the French government.
“Labour promised interceptions near the French coast months ago and nothing has happened," the Shadow Home Secretary added.
“Their lamentable French returns deal has seen 16,000 arrive while only 75 have been removed.
“That is no deterrent and it’s clear nothing will change.”