Three people arrested in North Lincolnshire in connection with people smuggling investigation
The trio were detained by National Crime Agency officers
Three people have been arrested in North Lincolnshire after a woman and a six-year-old child have been smuggled into the UK in a lorry.
It arrived on a ferry from the Hook of Holland into the port of Killingholme yesterday (23rd March).
The pair who are Albanian nationals, were found concealed in the cab and have been handed to the immigration authorities.
One man, a 36-year-old from Poland has since been charged with facilitating illegal immigration.
Two Albanian men aged 44 and 26 were also arrested by National Crime Agency officers a few miles from the port. They had driven up from the Hendon area of London and were suspected of being on their way to meet the lorry.
The 44-year-old was bailed pending further enquiries, while the 26-year-old remains in custody as he is believed to be the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, which could see him extradited to Italy where he is wanted in connection with drug trafficking offences.
NCA Regional Head of Investigations Jacque Beer said:
“Tackling organised immigration crime remains a top priority for the NCA.
“While many of the groups involved are based overseas, where there are UK-based individuals engaged in this type of criminality they can expect the full attention of the NCA and our partners.
“Our investigation into this incident continues.”
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