Northern Irish man has charge of human trafficking in Essex migrants case withdrawn

A charge of human trafficking has been withdrawn by UK authorities against a northern Irishman, who is alleged to have delivered the trailer in which 39 migrants were found dead in Essex last year, the Court of Appeal has been told.
Northern Irish man has charge of human trafficking in Essex migrants case withdrawn
Filer image from scene of initial discovery

A charge of human trafficking has been withdrawn by UK authorities against a northern Irishman, who is alleged to have delivered the trailer in which 39 migrants were found dead in Essex last year, the Court of Appeal has been told.

Eamon Ronald Harrison (22) from Mayobridge, Co Down, who is launching a legal challenge to his pending extradition in May, is wanted to face 39 counts of manslaughter and conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration.

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