20 Algerians intercepted off the coast of Granada

Two boats carrying a total of twenty Algerians, all adult males, have been intercepted off the coast of Almeria after they were spotted by a merchant ship about 45 miles off Carboneras. All the passengers were in good health. The Guardia Civil and Marine Rescue services were assisted by an Italian spotter plane from the Frontex surveillance unit of the EU.

Illegal immigrants being rounded up in Motril

National Police, Local Police and Guardia Civil officers have so far managed to round up seventeen North African immigrants, including several children, who managed to slip ashore in Calahonda, Motril, Granada province.

93 illegal immigrants intercepted in Moroccan waters

Spanish and Moroccan authorities working together have intercepted two boats, one of them on the point of sinking, carrying 93 illegal immigrants. They have also recovered at least three bodies.

51 immigrants intercepted near the isla de Alborán

On Saturday afternoon, Marine Rescue intercepted a boat carrying 51 illegal immigrants, all adult males, about 17 miles off the isla de Alborán. All the passengers were reported to be in good health.

31 illegal immigrants intercepted south of Maribas del Este

A small boat carrying 31 North African males was intercepted south of Marinas del Este, near Punta de la Mona, in Granada provice just before midnight last night. The passengers, all apparently in good health, were taken to Motril for further processing.

26 Sub-Saharan immigrants intercepted off Tarifa

A total of 26 Sub-Saharans arrived off the coast of Tarifa this morning to be met by members of the Guardia Civil, Red Cross, National Police, Civil Protection and Local Health authority. There were 11 women, two of them pregnant, 6 children and 9 men on board the small boat. Three of the women were taken to hospital suffering from …

Three interceptions off the Andalucian coast

The Marine Rescue Service intercepted three small boats off the Andalucian coast during Wednesday, the passengers including children, babies and a number of pregnant women.