Belfast attack triggers major new illegal migration crackdown in Northern Ireland as arrests skyrocket

Jun 10, 2026 - 18:48
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Belfast attack triggers major new illegal migration crackdown in Northern Ireland as arrests skyrocket

The government has announced a range of new illegal migration crackdowns in Northern Ireland after the attack in Belfast, as arrests continue following unrest yesterday.

A government source has confirmed the Government will intensify immigration enforcement to track down, detain, arrest and remove illegal migrants in Northern Ireland.


As well as the Home Secretary is investing £3.7billion into immigration enforcement activity over the next three years including in Northern Ireland.

Investment into enforcement will increase by over 20 per cent by 2028/2029.



The new investment will see a surge in intelligence-led operations lead by Immigration Enforcement and Border Force have taken place along routes to detect, track down, arrest and remove illegal migrants.










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