LÉ Samuel Beckett leaves for mission to counter human trafficking in Mediterranean

The Irish Naval service LÉ Samuel Beckett is departing today for the Mediterranean to take part in 'Operation Sophia'.

LÉ Samuel Beckett leaves for mission to counter human trafficking in Mediterranean

The Irish Naval service LÉ Samuel Beckett is departing today for the Mediterranean to take part in 'Operation Sophia'.

Ireland first joined the EU naval operation against smugglers and traffickers last October when the LÉ Niamh was deployed for a three-month mission.

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