A group of 27 illegal immigrants landed at Sliema pitch this morning.

The migrants, all men, arrived in a boat at around 5.15 a.m.and were rounded up by district and mobile squad police. They were in a good state of health.

The group was the second to make it to land on its own in 24 hours. Another group of 27 arrived in Xlendi at 5 pm. yesterday.

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