Four Vietnamese nationals were arrested for working in an Armagh nail salon without the legal right to do so.
Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) officers – acting on intelligence – executed a warrant to enter Blux Nails and Beauty on Thomas Street, Armagh on Tuesday, July 22.
During the operation, the four Vietnamese nationals were arrested and immigration bail conditions were re-initiated.
A Home Office spokesperson said: “Illegal working undermines honest employers, undercuts local wages, and fuels the criminal industry of immigration crime.
“This government is determined to clamp down on that illegal activity in every sector where it occurs, from nail bars and car washes to construction sites and delivery firms.
“Since coming to power, enforcement action nationwide has increased, with raids, arrests and fines all up by around 50% on the previous twelve months, and we will be stepping up that action further in the year ahead.”
It is understood the premises remains open for business as usual.
