TWO men were arrested on suspicion of entering the UK illegally after being caught jumping out the back of a lorry in Magor on Monday 6th July.

A 22-year-old has been transferred to immigration detention pending removal from the UK and a 26-year-old has been released while his case is considered by the Home Office.

If he is found to have no right to remain in the UK he will also face removal.

An additional two males, also detained at the scene by police, were age assessed and found to be children. They are now in the care of social services.

A Home Office spokesperson said: "Our immigration enforcement teams work closely with the police and other agencies to tackle the criminal gangs that smuggle migrants into Britain.

"And we continue to strengthen border security to stop illegal migrants entering the UK in the first place – last year we foiled nearly 40,000 attempts to cross the channel illegally.

"The Immigration Act of 2014 made it harder for people to live in the UK illegally. The new Immigration Bill will build on this and we will take tougher action on those who shouldn't be here, by rooting out illegal immigrants and boosting deportations.

"The Home Office also works closely with law enforcement partners in Europe, using the latest technology and intelligence leads to tackle the criminals engaged in people smuggling.

As part of that ongoing work Border Force and Immigration Enforcement officers will form part of the dedicated team being set up to tackle organised immigration crime in the Mediterranean region and address the problem at source."