Immigration raid at DPD depot leads to arrests and penalty notice

Home Office officers carried out an immigration enforcement operation at DPD's depot in Dudley Port, Wolverhampton, detaining a number of workers on suspicion of immigration offences. The raid triggered the issuance of a Civil Penalty Referral Notice to DPD, signalling a deeper probe into whether the parcel carrier complied with its legal duty to verify employees' right to work. Officials highlighted that breaches could attract fines of up to £60,000 per illegal worker and, in serious cases, criminal prosecution.

DPD responded by affirming that it has right-to-work checks in place and has reviewed its procedures following recent legislative changes. The company also stated it has not yet received a formal Penalty Notice. The ongoing investigation will assess any breaches and potential penalties for the firm.