Overview

• Marius Mihai Draghici was sentenced to over 12 years for manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants who suffocated in a sealed lorry container.
• The victims had paid thousands to a smuggling ring for transport to the UK in search of a better life.
• Draghici is the fifth person jailed in the UK in connection with the deaths, while other conspirators remain at large.
• The case highlighted the risks of human trafficking and illegal migration from Asia and Africa to Europe.
• The victims ranged from teenagers to adults with various occupations who dreamed of reaching England.