Four Migrants Found Hidden in Lorry at Sittingbourne Trading Estate
Kent Police sprang into action on the morning of Monday, 21 November 2022, after reports surfaced of four people spotted tucked away in the back of a lorry in Sittingbourne.
The call came in at 9:01am. Officers quickly arrived at the scene on the bustling trading estate and discovered the four migrants concealed inside the vehicle.
Migrants Handed Over to Immigration Enforcement
Following their rescue, the group was promptly handed over to the Home Office Immigration Enforcement team for further action.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges at the Kent border, a hotspot for migrant smuggling attempts.
