Illegal immigrants rescued by tugboat
Twenty-six illegal immigrants were rescued last night by the tugboat Akwadem 2 about 26 miles south of Malta after the boat they were on capsized, the Armed Forces of Malta said. Four of the immigrants needed urgent medical treatment and were airlifted...
Twenty-six illegal immigrants were rescued last night by the tugboat Akwadem 2 about 26 miles south of Malta after the boat they were on capsized, the Armed Forces of Malta said.
Four of the immigrants needed urgent medical treatment and were airlifted to Mater Dei Hospital.
The immigrants were expected ashore at Haywharf, Pieta late last night.