German couple charged with smuggling two Albanian men through Port of Cork

The two defendants allegedly stood to receive €3,000 each for transporting the men from Cork to Dublin after arriving from France
A German couple appeared before Cork District Court on Monday, November 10, charged with smuggling them into the country. Picture: Larry Cummins

A German couple appeared before Cork District Court on Monday, November 10, charged with smuggling them into the country. Picture: Larry Cummins

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 - 15:55
Liam Heylin

Two Albanian men were found hiding in wardrobes at the back of a campervan that arrived at Ringaskiddy port on Sunday. 

A German couple appeared before Cork District Court on Monday, November 10, charged with smuggling them into the country.

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