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06 Sept 2025

BREAKING: Nine men discovered by Gardaí in a shipping container with one man receiving medical care

Gardaí were alerted to the presence of a number of people inside a shipping container at Rosslare Europort in Wexford early on Monday 27th

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 around 10:30am on 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 of the men 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.

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