A west London-based company faces a potential fine of up to 170,000 pounds after 17 illegal workers from India and Sri Lanka were arrested during a raid by Britain immigration officials.

Acting on intelligence, officers targeted the premises of a company called Only 4U Ltd on December 10. The operation was part of an ongoing clampdown on illegal working in the west London area and coincides with a large-scale advertising campaign warning companies of heavy fines if they are caught employing illegal foreign labour.