Gardaí have launched an investigation and are expected to release further information on Monday afternoon.
Three men, including two Aer Lingus employees, have been arrested over suspected immigration offences at Dublin Airport.
The three men, aged 28, 56 and 61, were arrested by officers with the Garda Immigration Bureau, assisted by the Garda Special Detective Unit, and are being detained at Ballymun and Coolock Garda stations.
The arrests, according to RTÉ, are believed to be connected to an international, illegal smuggling network.
In a statement on Monday, Aer Lingus confirmed that two of their employees had been arrested and that they would be co-operating fully in an investigation by An Garda Síochána.
Aer Lingus issued a statement on Monday which read: "Aer Lingus can confirm that two of its employees have been arrested by an Garda Siochana at Dublin Airport.
"Aer Lingus is co-operating fully with an Garda Siochana in their investigation. As this is an ongoing criminal investigation we have no further comment to make."
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