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Kiel Customs Raid Finds Six Suspected Illegal Residents in Catering and Hotel Industry

Customs officers targeted the catering and hotel industry in multiple cities. Their operation uncovered suspected illegal residents and document forgery, aiming to protect workers and maintain fair employment practices.

In this picture, we see glass from which we can see the trays containing the meat. We even see the...
In this picture, we see glass from which we can see the trays containing the meat. We even see the price tags. On the left side, we see the buildings and trees. There are trees and buildings in the background. At the top, we see the ceiling of the room. This might be a meat shop.

Kiel Customs Raid Finds Six Suspected Illegal Residents in Catering and Hotel Industry

On September 19, 2025, the Kiel Customs Office's Financial Control of Illegal Employment (FKS) team conducted inspections in the catering and hotel industry across multiple cities in Schleswig-Holstein. The operation targeted 27 employers and interviewed 151 employees to ensure adherence to minimum wage laws and social security obligations, and to investigate potential illegal employment and improper receipt of social benefits.

The inspections, which took place in Steinberg, Kappeln, Hohwacht, Schönberg, Lübeck, Bad Oldesloe, Trittau, Ahrensburg, Ratzeburg, and Ahrensbök, uncovered six cases of suspected illegal residence. One of these cases also involved suspected document forgery. The affected businesses were numerous gastronomy and hotel establishments throughout these locations. The operation aimed to maintain fair employment practices and prevent exploitation of workers.

The Kiel Customs Office's operation resulted in six cases of suspected illegal residence, with one involving document forgery. The inspections, which targeted 27 employers and interviewed 151 employees, were part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with minimum wage laws and social security obligations in the catering and hotel industry.

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