Police on Thursday arrested a 23-year-old boat operator after a boat transporting a total of 21 illegal migrants arrived on the Famagusta coast.
According to police statement, the 6m long vessel was detected on the coastal authorities radar southeast of Cape Greco and ran aground outside the Ayia Napa marina.
The boat was carrying a total of 21 illegal immigrants, of which 13 men, two women, three children and three unaccompanied minors.
Police obtained testimony against the 23-year-old, alleged to be the boats navigator, as a result of which he was arrested for further investigation of the case.
The remaining migrants were transferred to the Pournara reception centre.
Famagusta CID continues the investigation.
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