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Illegal immigrant detained after Canary Wharf raid
Published: 11:15 AM November 13, 2012 Updated: 8:36 AM October 14, 2020
An illegal immigrant who was working in a restaurant in Canary Wharf has been detained following a raid carried out by border officials.
The 32-year-old man from Brazil was found to have over-stayed his visa after officials from the UK Border Agency attended the Wahaca restaurant in Canada Square.
He is now being held in a detention centre where he will remain until being deported at the earliest opportunity.
UK Border Agency spokesman Steve Fisher said: "Illegal working has a serious impact on communities, undermining legitimate businesses and taking jobs from those who are genuinely allowed to work."
The restaurant was given a warning of a �10,000 fine which will be imposed unless it provides proof that the required checks were carried out to determine if the man had the right to work in the UK.