Twenty-five North African males were intercepted about 44 miles southeast of Cabo de Gasta, Almeria, as they tried to make their way to mainland Spain.
Three arrested in connection with illegal immigration
National Police officers have arrested three Algerian nationals for allegedly organising and manning a boat trip from Algeria with 23 illegal immigrants on board, each having paid around €500 for the privilege.
Another 22 illegal immigrants arrive in Almeria
Two boats have been intercepted off the Almeria coast with a total of twenty-two illegal immigrants on board, all of whom are now enjoying the hospitality of the National Police in Almeria port.
Immigrants intercepted off Cabo de Gata, Almeria province
Guardia Civil officers have intercepted a boat carrying 23 illegal immigrants south of Cabo de Gata, Níjar, Almería province and a search is under way for two other boats sighted in the same area.
29 immigrants intercepted off the Málaga coast
A seven metre dinghy carrying 29 North Africans was intercepted on Thursday evening off the Málaga coast.
25 Algerians intercepted off the Almeria coast
A boat carrying 25 Algerians, presumably trying to sneak into Andalucia for the San Isidro celebrations, was intercepted on Tuesday evening about four miles east of Mesa Roldán in the municipality of Carboneras, Almería province. The passengers were taken to the port of Motril where the National Police and Red Cross were on hand to provide further assistance.
23 immigrants intercepted off the Almeria coast
Twenty-three people from the Maghreb, including one woman, were intercepted on Tuesday afternoon about 40 miles southeast of Cabo de Gata in Almeria.
30 illegal immigrants intercepted off the Granada coast
On Wednesday afternoon, a boat carrying 30 illegal immigrants was intercepted off the coast of Granada, the occupants being transferred to Motril for further processing.
Illegal immigrants intercepted off the Nerja coast
A boat carrying 17 people was intercepted last night about 40 miles off the Nerja coast, the passengers having inadvertently forgotten to pack any documentation before setting out from North Africa on their travels.
50 illegal immigrants intercepted off Tarifa
A small boat carrying over 50 illegal immigrants, including at least ten minors and a number of pregnant women, has been intercepted this morning in the Straits of Gibraltar.