Fifteen arrested over immigration offences

Sammy JenkinsWiltshire
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Wiltshire Police made the arrests on Beanacre Road in Melksham on Friday

Fifteen people have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences following reports of suspicious activity from members of the public.

Wiltshire Police made the arrests on Beanacre Road, near the Leekes store in Melksham, on Friday. The suspects are aged between 18 and 46.

The force said all had been taken into custody for questioning.

"The investigation is being led by Immigration Enforcement," a spokesperson added.

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