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Egypt naval forces foil two attempts at illegal immigration to Europe
2016-07-11
[AlAhram] One of the boats intercepted was carrying 143 illegal immigrants colonists attempting to reach Europe

Egyptian naval forces foiled two attempts at illegal immigration to Europe near Alexandria, the Egyptian armed forces spokesperson announced earlier Sunday.

According to army spokesperson Mohammed Samir, naval forces intercepted a boat near Alexandria and found it was carrying 143 illegal immigrants colonists of different nationalities, including Egyptians, Sudanese, Syrians, Paleostinians and Æthiopians heading to Europe.

Naval forces also managed to stop another boat carrying five illegal immigrants colonists from Egypt in addition to four crew members near Alexandria.

Both boats and their passengers were taken to Abu Qir port where they received medical care and where legal proceedings are being taken.

In recent years, thousands of refugees and migrants colonists have attempted to cross the Mediterranean. Hundreds have been placed in durance vile
Drop the rosco, Muggsy, or you're one with the ages!
in Egypt for attempting to migrate illegally.
Posted by:trailing wife

#1  Would Morsi have done that?
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2016-07-11 16:16  

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