Conviction for two Georgian men who attempted to evade immigration at Kerry Airport

"Two Georgian nationals, who tore up their identity papers while on route to Ireland to conceal who they were, have received convictions."

"The men had flown into Farranfore on Friday night, May 1 from Alicante, Spain, where they attempted to bypass immigration officials and had refused to reveal their identities. They were arrested and while in custody in Castlisland Garda Station they sought asylum."

"Gardaí had to seek information from Interpol to confirm their identities."

Two Georgian nationals arrived at Farranfore after flying from Alicante, Spain, and attempted to bypass immigration officials while refusing to reveal their identities. They tore up their identity papers during the journey to Ireland to conceal who they were. They were arrested and sought asylum while in custody at Castlisland Garda Station. Gardaí had to obtain information from Interpol to confirm their identities. Convictions were then received for their actions related to concealing identity and attempting to bypass immigration controls.

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