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Essex lorry deaths: Haulier denies role in migrant smuggling plot

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The bodies of 39 Vietnamese nationals were discovered in a refrigerated trailer on 23 October 2019

A haulier has denied involvement in a plot to smuggle migrants which emerged after 39 Vietnamese migrants were found dead in a trailer in Essex.

Caolan Gormley, 23, of Kedew Road in Caledon, County Tyrone, pleaded not guilty to a single charge of conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration.

The Old Bailey was told Mr Gormley was accused of taking part in a conspiracy between 1 May 2018 and 24 October 2019.

He is due to stand trial next year.

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