Truck driver, 23, remanded over allegedly smuggling 2 people into country after men found during Rosslare Europort check
A ROMANIAN man has been remanded in custody charged with smuggling two men through Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford.
Roberto Nichitean, 23, from
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The accused, dressed in a dark jumper and trousers, sat in the body of the
He was charged with assisting the entry of
Detective Garda Stephen Burke of Wexford
Det Burke told the court that the accused made no reply when the charge was put to him.
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Defence Counsel, Ross Pratt-O'Brien, BL, instructed by solicitor Maria Murphy, said there would be no application for bail this evening.
He said an application for bail would be made next Tuesday.
Judge O'Leary remanded the accused in custody to appear before
Mr Pratt-O'Brien applied for free legal aid, which was granted.
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Also granted was an application for an interpreter.
The truck driver was arrested by gardai in Wexford after cops and customs officials found two men hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
Gardai launched an investigation after the discovery of the men concealed in the truck at 8am on Friday morning at the port.
Gardai, along with Customs and Revenue officials, located the two males during an immigration check.
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Both men were assessed by medical personnel.
It is understood the two males are currently in a provision centre in Citywest,
All circumstances of the incident are being investigated by Gardai attached to Wexford Garda Station, supported by the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
Investigating officers have appealed to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to come forward.
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Roberto Nichitean appeared before Judge John O'Leary at a special sitting of Wexford District Court today
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