Twenty-three irregular migrants intercepted off Cape Greco

Police on Tuesday arrested a 58-year-old man, to facilitate investigation into the arrival of a boat transporting illegal migrants in Famagusta.

According to police statement, the coast guard intercepted the boat carrying 23 passengers was around 8pm off Cape Greco. Nine men, five women and nine minors were on board.

The passengers were transported to the Paralimni fishing shelter, while their boat sank due to water inflow.

Investigations determined that the boat had set sail from Syria, on the evening of Monday. According to the testimonies obtained, the captain was the 58-year-old man, who was arrested and taken into custody.

The remaining 22 passengers of the boat were transferred to the Pournara reception centre.