London, Sep 25 (NationPress) A family of three has made their way to the UK as the initial beneficiaries under the government's 'one in, one out' arrangement with France, as per the announcement from the Home Office.

This family’s arrival, which includes a child, follows the deportation of the first four migrants from the UK back to France as part of this year-long initiative.

"This serves as a definitive warning to those involved in people-smuggling operations that unauthorized entry into the UK will face strict consequences," stated a spokesperson from the Home Office on Wednesday (local time). "We remain committed to detaining and returning individuals who arrive by small boat."

The 'one in, one out' initiative was unveiled in July by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer alongside French President Emmanuel Macron during the latter's state visit to the UK.

According to the agreement, migrants who reach the UK via small boats will be detained and sent back to France.

In return, Britain will accept an equal number of individuals through a newly established legal pathway. Entry will be strictly limited to those who meet specific eligibility criteria and have not previously attempted illegal crossings, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

Last week, an Indian citizen became the first person to be deported from the UK under this scheme, followed shortly by three other individuals of different nationalities.

Data from the Home Office reveals that over 30,000 individuals have traversed the English Channel in small boats this year alone. It remains uncertain how many will be deported and whether this new scheme will effectively deter future crossings.

Illegal immigration continues to be one of the most challenging issues confronting the British government, prompting widespread protests across the nation since the summer.