Coast Guard in Nabeul on Saturday rescued sixteen people, who tried to cross the sea borders illegally off Korba, Governorate of Nabeul, said National Guard spokesperson Colonel Major Houssemeddine Jebabli.

17 other people were rescued by Coast Guard in Louata (Kerkennah Island) off Kerkennah (Sfax), after the sinking of the boat they used to illegally cross the borders.

Jebabli also reported that a Coast Guard unit in Mahdia arrested three individuals, one of whom is wanted for drug use and sentenced to one year in prison. These individuals were preparing to participate in an irregular crossing.

The National Guard spokesperson said investigations have led to the arrest of a migrant smuggler, who received sums ranging from 3500 to 6,000 dinars per person.

Source: TAP News Agency