Intercepted a skiff with 14 migrants in Formentera

The Civil Guard has intercepted this Wednesday a skiff in the waters of Formentera with a total of 14 people on board of North African origin and in apparent good health.

• Defendant accused of steering 18-person skiff to Ibiza faces trial: how many years in jail could he get?

As reported by the Government Delegation of the Balearic Islands, the Benemérita has located the boat at 20.00 hours specifically in Pilar de la Mola.

In addition to the Guardia Civil, Local Police intervened.

Continue reading

• Three “cab patera” skippers arrested in Ibiza after arrival of 92 immigrants in less than a day

• The Consell de Formentera removes five boats abandoned on its coastline