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Seven Iraqi migrants were caught wrapped in aluminium foil in bid to dodge X-ray scanner

Emma James

Published: 2:43, 8 Jun 2018

SEVEN Iraqi migrants were caught wrapped in aluminium foil in an attempt to thwart X-ray detectors at a port.

The seven refugees were held in Istanbul, Turkey, trying to smuggle themselves into Italy.

Seven refugees were held in Istanbul, Turkey, trying to smuggle themselves into Italy — Seven refugees were held in Istanbul, Turkey, trying to smuggle themselves into ItalyCredit: (c)2017 DepoPhotos

The men were in a shipping container on a truck meant to be carrying car parts.

Officials realised there was an unusual weight in the container as it went through the scanner.

They spotted feet and arms coming out of the foil during a search of the container.

The driver and group were detained by immigration officials.

Half-baked idea . . the men were trying to dodge X-ray scanners but port officials immediately picked up on the unusual weight of a truck supposed to be carrying car parts — Half-baked idea . . the men were trying to dodge X-ray scanners but port officials immediately picked up on the unusual weight of a truck supposed to be carrying car partsCredit: (c)2017 DepoPhotos

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