A total of 45 sub-Saharan gentlefolk attempting to enter Spain through irregular means were intercepted on Thursday about 56 miles southeast of Granada.
Three small dinghies intercepted in the Strait of Gibraltar
Maritime Rescue vessels and Moroccan patrol boats have intercepted three small dinghies on Monday morning as they headed across the Strait of Gibraltar towards mainland Spain. There were a total of 27 passengers on board.
28 migrants intercepted in the Straits of Gibraltar
Moroccan Gendarmes have intercepted 28 migrants in five pneumatic boats as they tried to make their way across the Straits of Gibraltar to mainland Spain.
40 more migrants intercepted
Maritime Rescue, the Red Cross and Moroccan patrol boats have intercepted a total of six small craft trying to reach the land of plenty on Friday. The passengers were 39 men and one woman, all adult sub-Saharans.