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16 Tunisians arrested while attempting to cross Mediterranean to Europe

03/10/2024 12:20 PM | Click to read full article

The Tunisians were arrested off Djerba Island in Tunisia on Wednesday, according to the Tunisian National Guard. The statement did not provide further details on the time of the arrest. It also noted that a sum of foreign currency was seized, and those arrested were referred to the relevant authorities for necessary legal procedures. Tunisia, located in the central Mediterranean, remains a major transit point for illegal immigration to Europe.

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