FIVE REFUGEES, believed to be from the Middle East, were discovered inside a container delivered to a local transport company on Sunday evening.

The discovery was made at around 6 p.m. when Gardai were asked to attend the O’Leary International Ltd. base at Marshmeadows.

A spokesperson for the Gardai confirmed to the Echo that four adults and one child were discovered inside the container which had been collected from Rosslare Europort.

“The Gardai were notified that there was a suspicion people were inside the container,” said the spokesperson.

“Upon arrival the members discovered three adult males, one adult female and a three-year-old girl,” he added.

All five were removed from the container and brought to Wexford for medical assessment.

“They are currently being dealt with under emigration legislation and thankfully they are all in good health,” said the Garda spokesperson.

The four adults are all in their mid-to-late 20s and the trailer involved was collected in Rosslare and brought to New Ross.

O’Leary International Ltd. declined to comment on the matter when contacted by the Echo due to its sensitive nature.

A similar incident occurred in February this year when Gardai discovered nine men inside a container that was also delivered to New Ross.