Various videos have been published on social networks showing Albanian immigrants removing electronic bracelets from their ankles.
The Telegraph reports that their reaction comes after the Home Secretary said she would not rule out expanding the use of electronic tracking devices on asylum seekers arriving in Britain. According to her, this comes as a measure after the number of migrants increased.
The Telegraph reports that a man who was asked: “Where are the police?” jokingly replied: “At the police station. I removed it myself.”
Albanians Made up 28% Of foreign offenders on bracelets in 2022, According to data obtained by the chief Inspector Of Borders and Immigration.
The trackers are called “British Rolexes” by Albanians, as hundreds have been tagged after arriving in the UK, either as part of immigration bail or prior to deportation after their release.
Many videos show how easy they can be removed, with those filming them often detailing how to cut the thin plastic strips and what to do once they've been removed. One comment on one post asks: "If I cut mine and changed address, would it work or am I still in trouble?", to which the response was: "Once you cut it, don't go home lol."
In a round of interviews on Sunday, he said the government was considering it as one of a “range of options” as concerns grow about capacity in immigration centers.
