GARDAI arrested four suspected illegal immigrants in Co Laois last night.

The four men, all in their 20s, were arrested near Ballacolla at 10.30pm. It's believed they got out of a lorry at a petrol station in Grantstown, Co Laois.

1 Gardai made the arrests last night Credit: Garrett White - The Sun Dublin

They are believed to have entered the country at Ringaskiddy in Co Cork having travelled through Spain.

Gardai confirmed they had arrested four non national males in their 20s for immigration offences in Ballacolla, Co Laois on Monday at 10.30pm.

They said: “All four males were arrested and brought to the Bridewell Garda Station Co Cork. Investigations are on going.”

The four men have requested asylum.

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