Who were arrested over the migrant boat at Cape Greco?

Authorities detained the boats captain and a crew member, suspected of human smuggling, after intercepting the vessel near Cape Greco carrying migrants.

Migrant Boat Arrival Leads to Two Arrests at Cape Greco

Arrests Made in Migrant Boat Arrival at Cape Greco

In a significant development on Wednesday, authorities apprehended two individuals linked to the arrival of a boat carrying migrants at Cape Greco. The suspects, one a minor at 16 years of age and the other 25, are now in custody as investigations proceed.

The vessel in question was detected at approximately 12:25 pm, with onboard passengers hailing from Syria. The group consisted of 22 migrants, including 14 men, three women, and five children, marking yet another instance in the recent influx of migrant arrivals to Cyprus.

This incident comes amid what President Nikos Christodoulides has termed a “crisis” due to the surge of migrants reaching Cypriot shores. The country has been grappling with the challenges posed by the sudden increase in asylum seekers and migrants seeking refuge.

The local authorities are currently providing care to the migrants and assessing their needs. Meanwhile, the arrest of the two individuals is seen as a step towards understanding the mechanisms behind the recent wave of maritime migrant arrivals.

As Cyprus confronts this humanitarian issue, the international community watches closely, and local law enforcement remains vigilant in their efforts to manage the situation and prevent illegal trafficking across its borders.

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Migrant Boat Arrival Leads to Two Arrests at Cape Greco

Arrests Made in Migrant Boat Arrival at Cape Greco