Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News

Arrests linked to immigratio­n

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POLICE made two arrests connected to suspected immigratio­n offences after raiding an address in Runcorn.

A Cheshire Constabula­ry spokesman said officers carried out a planned warrant at a business premises on Church Street at 11.40am on Friday, July 6.

Police arrested a 27-year-old woman from Runcorn on suspicion of immigratio­n offences, namely to arrange or facilitate illegal entry into the UK.

She has since been released under investigat­ion.

A 27-year-old man was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of illegal entry into the UK.

He has since been passed to immigratio­n officials.

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