68 people found in trailer container at UK port

Seven people were taken to hospital after being discovered in storage containers at a port in Essex

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Four Polish truck drivers have been arrested after dozens of suspected illegal immigrants were discovered hiding in lorries at a port in Essex.

A total of 53 adults and 15 children were found in trailer containers at Harwich International Port.

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