16 migrants intercepted near Cabo de Gata, Almeria

Sixteen adult Maghrebis, including a pregnant woman, were intercepted on Friday as they made their way to the land of plenty on board a small boat. The craft was spotted by a fishing vessel and was then intercepted by the Maritime Rescue Service about one mile off Cabo de Gata, Almeria. All passengers were said to be in good health …

23 North Africans intercepted off Cabo de Gata

A total of 23 North Africans, including a woman and a baby, were prevented from reaching the promised land today after their small boat was intercepted about seven miles off Cabo de Gata, Almeria province. The passengers are being taken to Puerto de Garrucha for processing.

22 North Africans intercepted southeast of Cabo de Gata

Twenty-two North Africans were intercepted on Tuesday evening about 42 miles southeast of Cabo de Gata, Almeria province. All were in good health and are now in the capable hands of the National Police.

Another 50 immigrants arrive in Almeria

Two small boats were intercepted off the coast of Almeria on Thursday and the fifty passengers are now enjoying the hospitality of the National Police.

Two more boats intercepted last night

Two more boats carrying would-be immigrants were intercepted last night off the Andalucia coast. One boat carrying 8 passengers was intercepted off Punta Entinas-Sabinar and another carrying 15 passengers was intercepted 15 miles east of Cabo de Gata.

Company sanctioned for building illegal car park

The Ministry of Environment has opened proceedings against a company that owns land accessing Cala de San Pedro in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park for constructing an illegal car park.