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The males were found this morning at the port in Co Wexford. Alamy Stock Photo
Wexford
Nine people found in shipping container at Rosslare Europort
One of the males is currently receiving treatment in hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
NINE PEOPLE WERE found in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford this morning.
Gardaí and immigration authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery at approximately 10:30am.
Gardaí and emergency services located the nine males, with one of the group currently receiving treatment at a hospital in the south-east for non-life threatening injuries.
The other eight have been “deemed to be in good health” according to a garda statement.
A garda investigation has been commenced following the discovery.
“Gardaí attached to Wexford Garda Station, supported by the Garda National Immigration Bureau, are investigating all of the circumstances of this incident,” a spokesperson said.
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.
With reporting by Niall O’Connor
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