67 illegals picked up off Greek island

Another 67 illegal migrants were intercepted by the Greek coast guard on Sunday off the eastern Aegean island of Samos.

Izvor: ANA

Monday, 15.12.2008.

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Another 67 illegal migrants were intercepted by the Greek coast guard on Sunday off the eastern Aegean island of Samos. ANA news agency says that this is a favorite "destination" of migrant smugglers operating just across a narrow strait separating the Greek isle and the opposite Turkish coast. 67 illegals picked up off Greek island Traffickers were spotted in three different instances off Samoa, amongst the closest EU territory to the Turkish coastline in the Aegean. Meanwhile, the number of illegal migrants hosted at a reception centre on Samos continues to swell, following a constant flow of mostly Third World migrants attempting to reach the island from Turkey. Despite increased coast guard patrols and newly arrived assistance by other vessels from EU countries participating in the Frontex initiative, traffickers are reportedly seeking new ways to sneak migrants into Greece.

67 illegals picked up off Greek island

Traffickers were spotted in three different instances off Samoa, amongst the closest EU territory to the Turkish coastline in the Aegean.

Meanwhile, the number of illegal migrants hosted at a reception centre on Samos continues to swell, following a constant flow of mostly Third World migrants attempting to reach the island from Turkey.

Despite increased coast guard patrols and newly arrived assistance by other vessels from EU countries participating in the Frontex initiative, traffickers are reportedly seeking new ways to sneak migrants into Greece.

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