The UK seeks answers about 39 unidentified bodies found in Essex lorry container

This appeared in The Millennial Source

Thirty-nine bodies were found in a refrigerated truck in Grays, Essex, about 25 miles outside of London, in the early morning on October 23. The Essex police confirmed that eight of the deceased were female, and 31 were male. Thirty-eight victims were adults, while one body was believed to be a young adult woman. According to a statement from the Essex Police department, they were likely victims of human trafficking or smugglings.

The continuing investigation into the deaths

On October 24, the Essex Police confirmed the traveled routes of the truck. Its tractor unit left Dublin, Ireland, and entered the United Kingdom via Holyhead on October 20. The trailer had traveled from Zeebrugge to the port of Purfleet, where the tractor collected it and left at 1:05 on October 23. The bodies were found in the truck shortly after.

The Essex police department has launched an investigation into the deaths and alleged human trafficking ring. So far, they have made five arrests and issued warrants for two others.

The truck driver, whom the Essex Police identified as Maurice Robinson, 25, was arrested following the discovery. On…