Migrants found on Rosslare-bound ferry ‘thought they were going to UK’

have told gardaí they believed they were on their way to the UK.

Gardaí believe the 16 men had only just gotten into the trailer before it disembarked Cherbourg at 9pm on Wednesday. The main focus of the Garda inquiry is how the men came to be in the container and whether a criminal gang was involved. “Stena Line will remain in contact with all relevant authorities to assist in any way we can with the ongoing investigation,” he said.

However, he described as “very concerning” the fact the men were trapped inside a container on a ferry for so long. “They have to leave their shores to come to our shores for a better life, from war-torn countries,” he said. She added the registration of the truck was also called over the tannoy in an effort to prompt the driver to contact staff and she believed the vehicle registration was Irish.

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