Businessmen arrested in Almería and Alicante for employing immigrants illegally

Businessmen arrested in Almería and Alicante for employing immigrants illegally
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By m.p. - Feb 24, 2008 - 6:01 PM
The 21 immigrants also in custody were using identity papers which were either false or were in the name of another person

A national police operation in Almería and Alicante has arrested three businessmen for illegally employing immigrants who were either using false documentation or the identity of another person. There were two arrests in El Ejido and another in Novelda, and it’s understood that one of the businessmen arrested in El Ejido was originally from Novelda. Also in custody are 21 immigrants from Brazil and China, with 11 of the arrests taking place in Alicante province and the remainder in Almería province.

Ideal Almería said police also seized false identity cards and driving licences from Portugal and Italy, and six NIE certificates which also proved to be false.

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