Gardai are hunting for up to four men in Co Kilkenny as part of an investigation into possible immigration offences.
The men, believed to be in a group of three or four, were seen jumping from a trailer in the Knocktopher area on Monday afternoon.
The trailer had arrived into Rosslare Port on Sunday.
Gardai are continuing to look for the men on Tuesday morning with multiple sightings reported in the area.
A garda spokesperson confirmed the operation is ongoing and they will not be commenting further at this time.
The spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating possible immigration offences, that occurred this afternoon, 19th October 2020 at approximately 1:30pm.
"After arriving at a premises in Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny, after coming into the country via Rosslare Port on Sunday 18th October, a number of males were observed alighting from a trailer.
"The trailer is currently detained for technical examination.
"This is an ongoing investigation and no further information available at this time."
More updates to come on this story as we get them.
