Four men plunged from the roof of a moving lorry on the A414 in Maldon, Essex, sparking a dramatic arrest and raising alarms over illegal migration tactics. The truck, en route from Spain via France, had stopped in Rouen where migrants allegedly boarded undetected — despite French border checks including sniffer dogs. The Portuguese driver, in his 60s, was arrested while the vehicle, operated by Algarve Removals, was impounded. Company director called the incident “disgusting,” blaming lax security and questioning why breaches went unnoticed during transit. As migrants increasingly exploit new methods to board freight vehicles, this case highlights the mounting pressure on transport firms and the urgent need for stronger border controls amid rising crossings from Morocco into Spain.
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