Issue Date: 12/10/2024
An Garda Síochána in Wexford/ Wicklow Garda Division have commenced a people smuggling investigation following the discovery of 2 males hiding in a small commercial vehicle travelling on a ferry arriving in Rosslare Europort in the early hours of Friday 11th October 2024. The two males were discovered by the ship’s crew during the voyage and An Garda Síochána were alerted in advance of the arrival of the vessel to Rosslare Europort.
Both males were in good health and received any necessary state supports. Gardaí attached to the Immigration Unit, Rosslare Port, supported by the Serious Crime Hub, Wexford/ Wicklow Garda Division are investigating all of the circumstances of this incident.
Investigations will involve liaison with international counterparts.
2 males (in their 30s), the driver and a passenger in the van, were arrested by Gardaí for an alleged offence under the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act, 2021.
Both males were detained at a Garda Station in Wexford/ Wicklow Garda Division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Both males have been released without charge, pending further investigations and the submission of a file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station 053-9165200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
