Two men found hiding in truck at Rosslare as driver arrested
Two men have been found hiding in a truck at Rosslare today.
Gardai have arrested the driver of the truck, a man in his 20s, following the discovery of the two men just after 8am this morning. The men were found by gardai alongside personnel from Customs and Revenue, and are currently receiving medical attention.
A garda spokesperson said: "An Garda Síochána in the Wexford/Wicklow Division have commenced an investigation following the discovery of two people hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort shortly after 8am this morning, Friday 30th May 2025. Gardaí along with Customs and Revenue located the two males during an immigration check and they are being assessed by medical personnel.
"A male, aged in his 20s, the driver of the truck, was arrested by Gardaí for an alleged offence under the Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Wexford/ Wicklow Garda Division.
"Gardaí attached to Wexford Garda Station, supported by the Garda National Immigration Bureau, are investigating all of the circumstances of this incident. Anyone with any information in relation to this discovery is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station 053 9165200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 66 11 or any Garda Station."
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