Limnos: Coast Guard rescues 40 migrants – 33-year-old smuggler arrested

The Coast Guard has located and rescued 40 migrants in the sea southeast of Lemnos early this morning.

In particular, the Single Coordination Center for Search and Rescue of the Coast Guard was informed to provide assistance to the sailing vessel with foreign passengers through the European emergency call number “112”.

A coastal patrol boat and a lifeboat rushed to the scene, while three passing vessels also got involved. Two Coast Guard patrol vehicles tried from land.

Finding the sailboat in dire straits due to mechanical failure and loss of rudder controls, the 40 men on board were first transferred to it and then to a coastal patrol boat, by which they were safely transported to the port of Mytilene. The Coast Guard said in the announcement.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping migrants

The Mylitti Central Port Authority, which has conducted preliminary investigations, arrested the 33-year-old operator of the suspected I/F vessel and others as kidnappers among the said foreigners. Confiscated.

The Directorate of Maritime Border Protection and Security, together with the Mytilene Port Authority, is deeply analyzing and processing all evidence that has emerged and investigating the detainee’s possible participation in other cases, as well as his collaboration with other members of organized circles. Same or similar criminal acts.