Coastal operations intercept 269 irregular migration candidates off Tantan

Coastal operations intercept 269 irregular migration candidates off Tantan
Saturday 16 March 2024 - 23:35

In a series of coordinated coastal sweep operations and maritime patrols on Friday, authorities intercepted a total of 269 individuals attempting irregular migration to the Canary Islands, as reported by the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR).

The operations, carried out approximately ten kilometers southwest of Tantan, involved FAR units responsible for coastal surveillance, in conjunction with sweep modules, successfully thwarting three separate attempts of irregular migration.

Among those intercepted were 147 candidates, consisting of 103 Sub-Saharan Africans and 44 Moroccans, highlighting the diverse origins of those seeking migration.

Simultaneously, the Royal Navy’s Combat Units intercepted two boats, one located 37 kilometers west of Tantan and the other 122 kilometers southwest of Dakhla, during maritime patrol operations. These boats were carrying a total of 122 candidates for irregular migration, comprising 84 Sub-Saharan Africans and 38 Moroccans.

Following interception, all individuals received necessary care before being transferred to the Royal Gendarmerie for standard administrative procedures.

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