The two searches on Wednesday night are believed to be linked to the arrest of the driver, named locally as 25-year-old Mo Robinson, from Portadown, who is being held and questioned on suspicion of murder by Essex police. Video: Lorry carrying 39 bodies caught on CCTV arriving in Essex (The Telegraph) After the discovery, which prompted expressions of horror and demands for justice from politicians and witnesses, the 25-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of murder. Bulgaria’s foreign ministry said the Scania lorry was registered in Varna, a city on the country’s east coast, under the name of a company owned by an Irish citizen. We are in the process of identifying the victims; however, I anticipate that this could be a lengthy process.” Richard Burnett, the chief executive of the Road Haulage Association, said: “The National Crime Agency have been warning that traffickers are getting more sophisticated and ruthless all the time. We are working with partners including Essex police and immigration enforcement to provide specialist support to urgently identify and take action against any organised crime groups who might have played arole in causing these deaths.” Patel appeared before the home affairs select committee on Wednesday afternoon and signalled that she was willing to consider tougher sentences for human traffickers and people smugglers. She replied: “It’s something that I’m very happy to discuss with the Ministry of Justice to see what more we can do.” Johnson tweeted: “I am receiving regular updates and the Home Office will work closely with Essex police as we establish exactly what has happened.” Jackie Doyle-Price, MP for the Thurrock seat which includes Grays, said: “People trafficking is a vile and dangerous business. Let’s hope they bring these murderers to justice.” The former director-general of immigration enforcement at the Home Office told the BBC the route thought to have been taken by the lorry container was “unusual”.
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