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Twenty-one people have been arrested after raids on five Chinese restaurants by police and the Border and Immigration Agency. Twenty-one people have been arrested in raids on five Chinese restaurants by police and immigration officials.
Two were later released leaving seven woman and 10 men of Malaysian and Chinese origin being questioned on suspicion of being illegal immigrants.Two were later released leaving seven woman and 10 men of Malaysian and Chinese origin being questioned on suspicion of being illegal immigrants.
Police said they were found in "squalid conditions" in Ruthin and Rhyl in Denbighshire. North Wales Police, who put film of the arrests on their website and You Tube, said they were in "squalid conditions" in Ruthin and Rhyl in Denbighshire.
Two people are being questioned over aiding the entry of illegal immigrants.Two people are being questioned over aiding the entry of illegal immigrants.
Police said a "quantity of cash" was seized during the raids under the Proceeds of Crime Act.Police said a "quantity of cash" was seized during the raids under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
All the illegal immigrants were found living in squalid conditions and doubtless they were being paid a pittance Supt Michele WilliamsAll the illegal immigrants were found living in squalid conditions and doubtless they were being paid a pittance Supt Michele Williams
Police had executed five search warrants on four Chinese restaurants in Rhyl and one in Ruthin.Police had executed five search warrants on four Chinese restaurants in Rhyl and one in Ruthin.
Supt Michele Williams, of North Wales Police, said the immigrants were found in "squalid" conditions and at least one, a woman aged about 20, had indicated she was being held against her will.Supt Michele Williams, of North Wales Police, said the immigrants were found in "squalid" conditions and at least one, a woman aged about 20, had indicated she was being held against her will.
The two men detained for suspected people smuggling offences were described as businessmen linked to the restaurants.The two men detained for suspected people smuggling offences were described as businessmen linked to the restaurants.
Ms Williams said: "All the illegal immigrants were found living in squalid conditions and doubtless they were being paid a pittance.Ms Williams said: "All the illegal immigrants were found living in squalid conditions and doubtless they were being paid a pittance.
"At least one has indicated she was brought here illegally and was being held against her will."At least one has indicated she was brought here illegally and was being held against her will.
"Protecting vulnerable people is an important part of our business as is bringing to book those who exploit others for gain.""Protecting vulnerable people is an important part of our business as is bringing to book those who exploit others for gain."
She said interviewing the workers was expected to take some time and they were likely to be deported afterwards.She said interviewing the workers was expected to take some time and they were likely to be deported afterwards.
Jane Farleigh, regional director of the Border and Immigration Agency, added: "Cracking down on illegal working is one of our top priorities.Jane Farleigh, regional director of the Border and Immigration Agency, added: "Cracking down on illegal working is one of our top priorities.
"Not only do these jobs provide a pull factor for illegal immigrants, but they can lead to major abuses of the immigrants themselves and see genuine businesses being undercut by rule-breaking companies.""Not only do these jobs provide a pull factor for illegal immigrants, but they can lead to major abuses of the immigrants themselves and see genuine businesses being undercut by rule-breaking companies."