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Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Romanian national charged with smuggling two men at Rosslare Europort remanded in custody
Roberto Nickitean appeared before Judge John O'Leary at a special sitting of Wexford District Court this evening A 23-year-old Romanian man has been remanded in custody charged with smuggling two men through Rosslare Europort. Roberto Nickitean, described as a Romanian national, appeared before Judge John O'Leary at a special sitting of Wexford District Court this evening. The accused dressed in a dark jumper and trousers sat in the body of the court as the charge was brought before the court. Det. Garda Stephen Burke of Wexford Garda Station said that on May 31, 2025, at Wexford Garda Station he charged the accused with on May 30 at Rosslare Europort he did intentionally assist entry into, transit across or presence in the State such as entry into the State, was in breach of Section 5 of the Immigration Act 2004, contrary to Section 6(1) of the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021. Rosslare Europort News in 90 Seconds - May 31st Det. Burke told the court that the accused made no reply when the charge was put to him. Defence Counsel, Ross Pratt-O'Brien, B.L. (instructed by Maria Murphy, Solicitor) said there would be no application for bail this evening. He said an application for bail would be made on Tuesday next. Judge O'Leary said he would remand the accused in custody to appear before Wexford District Court on Tuesday next at 10.30a.m. when a bail application can be heard. Mr. Pratt-O'Brien applied for free legal aid which was granted. Also granted was an application for an interpreter. The truck driver was arrested by gardai in Wexford after gardai and customs officials found two men hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. 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 located the two males during an immigration check after which they were assessed by medical personnel. It is understood the two males are currently in the Provision Centre in City West, Dublin, where they are being assessed.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Times
Truck driver (23) charged with smuggling two men through Rosslare port
A 23-year-old Romanian truck driver has been remanded in custody charged with smuggling two men through Rosslare Europort. Roberto Nickitean, described as a Romanian national, appeared before Judge John O'Leary at a special sitting of Wexford District Court on Saturday evening. Det Garda Stephen Burke, of Wexford Garda station, said he charged the accused. It is alleged Mr Nickitean intentionally assisted entry into, transit across or presence in the State at Rosslare Europort on May 30th. The charge alleges a breach of section 5 of the Immigration Act 2004 and contravention of section 6(1) of the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021. Det Garda Burke told the court the accused made no reply when the charge was put to him. READ MORE Defence counsel Ross Pratt-O'Brien, instructed by solicitor Maria Murphy, made no application for bail on Saturday. Such an application would be made next Tuesday, he said. Judge O'Leary remanded the accused in custody to appear before Wexford District Court at 10.30am on Tuesday for a bail application. The accused was granted free legal aid and an interpreter. The truck driver was arrested in Wexford after gardaí and customs officials found two men hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. The discovery was made during an immigration check. The two men were assessed by medical staff.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Romanian man, 23, charged with smuggling two people through Rosslare Europort
A 23-year-old Romanian man has been remanded in custody charged with smuggling two men through Rosslare Europort. Roberto Nickitean, described as a Romanian national, appeared before Judge John O'Leary at a special sitting of Wexford District Court this evening. The accused, dressed in a dark jumper and trousers, sat in the body of the court as the charge was outlined. Det. Garda Stephen Burke of Wexford Garda Station said that, on May 31, 2025, at Wexford Garda Station, he charged the accused with intentionally assisting entry into, transit across or presence in the State such as entry into the State, in breach of Section 5 of the Immigration Act 2004, contrary to Section 6(1) of the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021, on May 30. Det. Burke told the court that the accused made no reply when the charge was put to him. Defence Counsel Ross Pratt-O'Brien, B.L., instructed by Maria Murphy, solicitor, said there would be no application for bail at this time. He said an application for bail would be made on Tuesday next. Judge O'Leary said he would remand the accused in custody to appear before Wexford District Court on Tuesday at 10.30am, when a bail application can be heard. Mr. Pratt-O'Brien applied for free legal aid, which was granted. Also granted was an application for an interpreter. The truck driver was arrested by gardai in Wexford after gardai and customs officials found two men hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. Gardai launched an investigation after the discovery of the men, who were concealed in the truck at 8am on Friday morning at the port. Gardai along with Customs and Revenue located the two males during an immigration check, after which they were assessed by medical personnel. It is understood that the two males are currently in the Provision Centre in City West, Dublin, where they are being assessed.
