GPS data shows that the container used to be in the area where 39 people were found dead in the UK, days before the tragedy struck.

The container was leased to a GTR Dublin company by a person named Ronan Hughes. Hughes is thought to live in Monaghan County, near the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. GTR said they only lease the container without knowing what it will be used for or how.

Container GPS data shows that between October 15 and October 22, it once arrived at a location in Thurrock, Essex County, where the container was opened on October 23, inside. there are 39 frozen bodies.

Specifically, on the 15th, the container moved from Monaghan across the border, up to Northern Ireland, then down south to Dublin, the 16th to Holyhead, in northern Wales.

After that, he went to England, arrived in Dover (a famous place for the transfer of illegal immigrants), followed many trips in England, and crossed the sea to Europe on 17 / ten. There, the container moved to Dunkirk, Lille (France) and finally to the port of Zeebrugge (Belgium) on October 22. From this port, it takes a ferry to cross the sea to the port of Purfleet (England).

At the port, containers were trucked by Mo Robinson, 25, a short drive to Eastern Avenue, in Thurrock territory, where the bodies were discovered near 2:00 am on October 23.

Journey of the container carrying 39 bodies before being discovered (click on the image to see full). Graphics: Tien Thanh.

Essex police have arrested four suspects to investigate the deaths of migrants. Robinson was charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, human trafficking, illegal immigration assistance and money laundering. Robinson's friends said he used to work for C Hughes Transport.

Contrary to initial reports that the victims were Chinese citizens, police said 39 people could be from other countries. At least 14 families in Ha Tinh and Nghe An reported to officials because they thought their relatives might be victims of the tragedy.

The Vietnamese diplomatic agency is working closely with the British authorities, sharing information during the investigation to identify the victims. The embassy has also established a channel to exchange information and coordinate directly with Essex County police, which is leading the investigation of the case and conducting autopsies.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK is ready to take measures to protect citizens in the event of a Vietnamese citizen victim. For assistance in case of need of assistance, please contact the Citizens' Protection Hotline of the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK: +44 7713 181 501 or the telephone number of the Call Center Protection of citizens is: +84 981 84 84 84.

If you are in the UK, call the police hotline 0800 056 0944 and call 0044 207 158 0010 if you dial internationally.