The High Court has ruled that a 40-year-old haulier wanted in the UK to face charges in connection with the deaths of thirty nine Vietnamese migrants in England last October can be extradited to the UK.

The High Court has ruled that a 40-year-old haulier wanted in the UK to face charges in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in England last October can be extradited to the UK.
Ronan Hughes from Leitrim, Silverstream Tyholland in Co Monaghan, who was described in court as “the ringleader” of a group smuggling people into the UK, is facing 39 charges of manslaughter and a charge of assisting unlawful immigration.
The High Court today rejected his appeal against his extradition.
More to follow.