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Immigration arrest as 13 people found in lorry

Jo KentSouth of England
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The lorry was stopped on the M40 near Bicester

A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after 13 people were found in the back of a lorry on a motorway.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) stopped a vehicle between junctions nine and 10 of the M40 close to Bicester, Oxfordshire, on Thursday afternoon.

It followed a report about a number of people in the back of a vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, officers made the discovery.

A TVP spokesperson said: "The investigation is ongoing and we are working closely with our partners in the Home Office."

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