Norris recently met delivery companies Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to discuss efforts to stop illegal work. (Representational/File Photo)

Indians were among 171 food-delivery riders arrested across the United Kingdom for working without the required documents during a nationwide enforcement drive, according to the British government.

The Home Office said Immigration Enforcement teams carried out a week-long operation called “Operation Equalise” last month, stopping riders in towns and cities to check their papers. Those found to be working illegally including nationals from Bangladesh and China were detained for deportation.

“On 17 November, officers were deployed to the High Street in Newham, east London. Four riders of Bangladeshi and Indian nationality were arrested for illegal

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