Border Force discovers group, thought to be from Vietnam, hidden in vehicle at NewhavenTen adults and 11 children as young as 12 have been found hidden inside a refrigerated lorry entering the UK. After being discovered by agents from the Border Force, 17 of the group initially claimed to be minors. Two of the adults – a man aged 18 and a woman aged 27 – were expelled from the UK, while the remaining eight – four women and four men – must now report regularly to Home Office immigration centres while their cases are examined. A Romanian man believed to be the driver was arrested and charged with assisting unlawful entry to the UK. Andrut Mihai Duma, 29, of no fixed UK address, was being held in custody until a hearing at Lewes crown court on 26 November.

Source: The Guardian November 07, 2018 09:22 UTC