Two Arrested After Illegal Immigrants Found in Back of Lorry at Ferry Port

Six people were taken to hospital amid unconfirmed reports that they were found in a freezer lorry. No fatality has been reported.

The scene at Newhaven ferry port after illegal immigrants have been found in the back of a lorry at port in East Sussex amid a large emergency services presence on Feb. 16, 2024. Martin Sinnock/PA Wire

Two men have been arrested on Friday after illegal immigrants were found in a lorry on a ferry in Newhaven Port.

Sussex Police said one of the men was arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry to the UK, the other for illegally entering the UK.