Three migrants intercepted after arriving in Melilla from Morocco by jet ski

INTERNATIONAL / By Luis Moreno

A group of three immigrants of North African origin managed to reach the coast of Melilla on a jet ski this Thursday afternoon from the nearby Moroccan waters and, after fleeing on foot as soon as they reached the shore, they have been located by security agents. the civil Guard.

As reported to Europa Press by a spokesperson for the Government Delegation, the events occurred around 5:20 p.m. when the Civil Guard observed a group of jet skis, coming from Morocco, heading towards Horcas Coloradas.

“Despite the fact that the members of the underwater activities team have been activated, three migrants have accessed land,” said the aforementioned source.. In addition, he added, one of the motorcycles has been stranded on the shore.

However, Civil Guard ground patrols “have intercepted them”, specifically “they are three adult males of Moroccan origin.”