The following table outlines how many illegal entrants were detained at their point of entry to the UK and subsequently removed or deported, during each month of 2008.
Month Total illegal entrants detained at port Total removed Total deported 2008 January 814 792 0 February 730 722 0 March 620 589 0 April 573 557 0 May 510 492 0 June 537 510 15 July 662 645 0 August 700 650 0 September 968 921 0 October 1,096 1,065 0 November 963 949 0 December 740 720 0 Total 8,913 8,612 15 1 Total figure is no greater than five. Note: The data provided are based on locally-collated management information and are not subject to the detailed checks that apply for National Statistics. It is provisional and may be subject to change.