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[CYPRUS MAIL] Boat carrying thirteen illegal migrants intercepted off Cape Greco...

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The coast guard on Wednesday night intercepted another boat will illegal migrants off the coast of Cape Greco.

According to police statement, around 8.30pm a boat about five meters long was spotted 12 nautical miles east of Capo Greco, carrying 13 irregular migrants. The passengers were all male, with one minor.

The migrants were transported to safety at the Paralimni fishing shelter and then onwards to the Pournara reception centre.

Examinations provided testimony against a 25-year-old man, identified as the boats operator, who was arrested to facilitate investigations.


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