Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Two migrant-smugglers arrested, 20 illegal migrants intercepted

Two migrant-traffickers were arrested and 20 illegal migrants were intercepted early Tuesday morning in the port of Igoumenitsa, after port authorities found the illegals, all of Asian nationality, hidden in a crypt in a truck. 
 
The 38-year-old male truck driver and 36-year-old woman co-driver were arrested and the truck was confiscated by Igoumenitsa port authorities, which are conducting a preliminary investigation into the case. 
 
 
 
SOURCE: ANA-MPA