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Three of 14 migrants found in container in Ireland seaport believed to be Vietnamese: spokesperson

Three of 14 migrants found in container in Ireland seaport believed to be Vietnamese: FM spokesperson

According to the latest information provided by the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK that is also in charge of Ireland, Irish authorities have announced that three out of 14 migrants found inside a refrigerated shipping container in the southeastern port of Rosslare, Ireland on January 8 are believed to come from Vietnam, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said.
Three of 14 migrants found in container in Ireland seaport believed to be Vietnamese: FM spokesperson ảnh 1Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – According to the latest information provided by the Vietnamese Embassyin the UK that is also in charge of Ireland, Irish authorities have announced that three out of 14 migrants foundinside a refrigerated shipping container in the southeastern port of Rosslare,Ireland on January 8 are believed to come from Vietnam, spokeswoman of theMinistry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said.

Hang made the statement on January 11 at the ministry’sregular press meeting when answering questions from reporters on the case that Irishpolice on January 10 opened an investigation into human trafficking after 14illegal migrants were found inside a refrigerated shipping container inIreland’s Rosslare seaport.

Hang said that as soon as receiving the information, theMinistry of Foreign Affairs directed the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK tocontact local authorities, inquire into and closely followthe investigation process of this case.

The embassy has been coordinating closely with localauthorities to verify the identities of the stowaways, and prepare to undertake citizen protection measures if needed./.

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