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Police on Thursday arrested a 34-year-old man, following the arrival of another boat transporting illegal migrants off the coast of Famagusta.
According to the police, the coast guard intercepted the boat around 4.30pm near the Ayia Napa harbour. Fifteen illegal migrants from Syria were onboard, including 13 men, one woman and one child.
The passengers were first transferred to the Paralimni naval station and then to the Pournara migrant reception centre.
Police established the boat had sailed from the coast of Syria, on the evening of May 30. Testimonies obtained pointed to the 34-year-old being the boats operator, and he was arrested and taken into custody.
Famagusta police are continuing investigations.
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