Two young males found in shipping container in the South East placed in Tusla care

Two young males discovered in a shipping container in Rosslare Europort have been placed in the care of Tusla.

Nine people were found inside the container which arrived off a ship from France on Monday morning.

It’s believed they’re from East Africa and had been in the container for a number of days.

Gardai say six of them have been refused leave to land in accordance with immigration legislation.

One has claimed international protection and will now be processed by the International Protection Office.

Gardaí believe two are minors and are now in the care of the child agency Tusla.

Gardaí in Wexford, supported by the Garda National Immigration Bureau, are continuing to investigate.