Tiring journey

A few days ago they came in on airbeds, now two Moroccan illegal immigrants have been rescued three miles off Acebuche, Cádiz, clinging to two lorry tyres! Despite their mode of transport, the pair are said to be in good health and are now enjoying the hospitality of the authorities in Algeciras.

Illegal immigrants rescued off Almería coast

The Marine Rescue Service has rescued 36 sub-Saharan alternative tourists about 14 miles south of Adra, Almería. They had apparently been adrift for some time and it was one of the passengers who used his mobile to contact the authorities.

Illegals arrive in Nerja

A boat carrying at least nine illegal immigrants managed to reach the Nerja coast late last night.

151 illegals arrive on La Gomera

Two cayucos arrived on the island of La Gomera yesterday carrying a total of 151 passengers trying to immigrate through irregular channels.