Dozens of police officers, paramedics and border officials descended on the port at around 10am on Friday.
Sussex Police have now confirmed a number of people have been taken to hospital and two people arrested.
A spokesman said the force is currently supporting Border Force, who are the leading agency, and other emergency services after a boat carrying a number of people arrived at Newhaven.
“A man has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry to the UK, and a second man has been arrested for illegally entering the UK,” he added.
“The ambulance service has taken six further people to hospital for treatment.”
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It has been reported that people were found in a freezer lorry that arrived at the ferry port this morning.
The Argus understands the people are all believed to have been found alive. Emergency services have not officially confirmed this.
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