Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-06-14
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[01] 126 illegal migrants detained
[01] 126 illegal migrants detained
Coast guard units assisted by other European allies' vessels operating
within the Frontex initiative to boost cooperation amongst EU countries
vis-?-vis border security intercepted 126 illegal immigrants in the sea
region between the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos and the Turkish
coast over the weekend.
In one instance, a vessel loaded with illegal immigrants heading for
Greek territorial waters was intercepted by the French vessel
"Zeppelin", which detained the individuals and later transported them
to the main port on Lesvos.
Specifically, 32 would-be migrants were detected off the northern coast
of Lesvos, 28 men and four women.
In the sea region off Molyvos, off northwestern Lesvos, two plastic
dinghies equipped with oars were found carrying 60 people: 45 men,
seven women and eight minors.
An engine-powered boat was also detected in the same region carrying
another 34 illegal immigrants: 24 men, four women and six minors.
All the illegal immigrants were taken to the reception centre for
illegal immigrants in Pagani, after undergoing medical checks.
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