The return of mild weather along the southern coast has resulted in more migrants attempting to sneak into Spain from Africa, three boats being intercepted on Friday night.
Nine boats intercepted in the Strait of Gibraltar
A total of 59 migrants aboard 9 small boats have so far been intercepted this morning in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Twp drug boats intercepted in Cádiz province
Three people have been arrested and a total of 1,500 kilos of hashish has been seized after two boats were intercepted, one near Sanlucar de Barrameda and the other in the Puerto de Chipiona, both in Cádiz province.
Collision in the mist
Two boats managed to collide during the thick sea mist early on Saturday morning in Caleta de Vélez harbour, a trawler damaging the mast of a parked catamaran. No crew members suffered any injuries in the incident which is being investigated by the Guardia Civil.
Good weather for boats
The good weather is encouraging illegal immigrants to make the often perilous journey across the Mediterranean in search of economic gain. Perhaps they haven’t heard that Andalucia has 25% unemployment.