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Coast Guard vessel intercepts 22 migrants off Farmakonisi

Coast Guard vessel intercepts 22 migrants off Farmakonisi

A Hellenic Coast Guard vessel on Monday intercepted a smuggling boat carrying 22 undocumented migrants off the Aegean island of Farmakonisi.

The migrants, whose ethnic origin was unknown, were transferred to the nearby island of Leros where they were to be hosted at a reception center to undergo registration.

The migrants were said to be in good health. 
 

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