Another group of illegal immigrants - 14 men and one woman - were brought to Malta early yesterday morning after their boat got into difficulties.

The police were informed that the group of illegal immigrants were on a boat in the Birzebbuga area at around 6 a.m. yesterday.

Members of the Armed Forces went to assist the immigrants, who were taken aboard the AFM patrol boat and transported to Hay Wharf.

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