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Dublin Live
2 days ago
- Dublin Live
Two men found hiding in truck at Rosslare as driver arrested
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info 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." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Truck driver (20s) charged after two men found hiding in truck at Rosslare Europort
The man is due to appear before a special sitting of Wexford District Court at 6pm this evening A truck driver has been charged after gardaí and customs officials found two men hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. The man, in his 20s, is due to appear before a special sitting of Wexford District Court at 6pm this evening. Rosslare Europort News in 90 Seconds - May 31st Gardaí in Wexford launched an investigation after the discovery of the men concealed in the truck at 8am yesterday at the port 'Gardaí along with Customs and Revenue located the two males during an immigration check and they are being assessed by medical personnel,' a garda spokesperson said earlier. Gardaí also said both men would be 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,' a Garda spokesperson said last night. '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,' the garda spokesperson said.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Two men found hiding inside truck after immigration check at Rosslare Europort as probe launched
A PROBE is under way after two men were found hiding in a truck during an immigration check. Gardai, along with Customs and Revenue, located the two males during an immigration check and they are being assessed by medical personnel tonight. The driver of the truck, a man in his 20s, was arrested by gardai for an alleged offence under the Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021. He is being detained tonight at a Garda station in the Gardai said in a statement: 'Gardai attached to Wexford Garda Station, supported by the Garda National Immigration Bureau, are investigating all of the circumstances of this incident. Read more in News 'Anyone with any information in relation to this discovery is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station , the Garda Confidential Line 1800 66 11 or any Garda Station.' Separately, A n investigation was launched following the incident in . Most read in Irish News Eight of the men were deemed to be in good health. Gardai release video showing secret smuggling compartment in lorry caught with €10.6m of cocaine One man was brought to hospital where he received further assessment. The other men, who were not believed to be seriously injured, were transferred to The men, understood to be originally from eastern Cops believe the men gained access to the container in The A garda spokesperson said at the time: 'An Garda Síochána at Wexford Garda Station have commenced an investigation following the discovery of nine people in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort at approximately 10:30am this morning Monday, 27th January 2025. 'Gardaí were alerted to the presence of a number of people inside a shipping container at Rosslare Europort. "Gardaí and emergency services located the nine males and they have been assessed by medical personnel. 'Eight have been deemed to be in good health while one male is receiving further medical assessment at a hospital in the south east of the country for non-life threatening injuries. '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.' 1 The men were discovered in a lorry at Rosslare Europort shortly after 8am yesterday Credit: Alamy
Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sunday World
Driver arrested after two men found hiding in truck at Rosslare port
Gardaí in Wexford have launched an investigation after the discovery of the men concealed in the truck at 8am this morning at the port A truck driver in his 20s has been arrested by gardaí in Wexford after gardaí and customs officials found two men hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. Gardaí in Wexford have launched an investigation after the discovery of the men concealed in the truck at 8am this morning at the port. 'Gardaí along with Customs and Revenue located the two males during an immigration check and they are being assessed by medical personnel,' a garda spokesperson said. Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford Photo: PA News in 90 Seconds - May 31st Gardaí also said both men are now 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,' the garda spokesperson said.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Smuggling probe launched after two men found hiding in truck at Rosslare port
A man has been arrested following the discovery of two men hiding in a truck that arrived at Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford. Gardaí in the Wexford/ Wicklow Garda Division have launched a people smuggling investigation after the two men were found hiding in a truck that arrived in the port on Friday morning. The two men were discovered by members of An Garda Siochana, along with Customs and Revenue officials, during an immigration check. Both men are being assessed by medical personnel. The driver of the truck, a man in his 20s, 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. All circumstances of the incident are being investigated by Gardaí 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. 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. "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." For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
