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1. Lebanese men detained for smuggling Syrian refugees to Cyprus
2. Two men from Lebanon arrested for transporting Syrian migrants to Cyprus by boat.
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Cyprus Court Orders Two Men Held in Custody for People Smuggling
In Nicosia, Cyprus, a court has ruled that two men must remain in police custody for six days on suspicion of people smuggling. The individuals in question are the drivers of two boats that brought 146 Syrian refugees and one Lebanese migrant to the east Mediterranean island nation.
Suspects identified as Lebanese Nationals
The suspects, aged 19 and 21, are both Lebanese nationals according to the police. The refugees reported that they embarked from the Lebanese city of Tripoli on Thursday, Feb. 22, with each paying $2,500 for a spot on the boats.
Boats Carrying Women and Minors
One of the boats transported 30 individuals, including 6 women and 11 minors, while the second boat carried 117 people, including 8 women and 17 minors. Both vessels were spotted by police off Cape Greco on the island’s southeastern tip.
Migrants Taken to Reception Center
All the migrants were brought ashore and subsequently transferred to a migrant reception center located just outside the capital, Nicosia.
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President Advocates for Safe Zones in Syria
Earlier this month, President Nikos Christodoulides stated that the European Union must consider designating certain areas of Syria as safe zones to facilitate the return of refugees and migrants. This initiative aims to ease the burden on Mediterranean countries that are receiving a high influx of migrants.
Collaboration with Europol to Prevent Departures
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou revealed that Cypriot authorities have sought assistance from Europol to patrol the Lebanese coastline and deter migrant departures. Despite a 37% decrease in migrant arrivals to Cyprus last year, there was a substantial 355% increase in boat arrivals from Syria and Lebanon.
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Lebanese men detained for bringing Syrian refugees to Cyprus
Lebanese men detained for smuggling Syrian refugees to Cyprus.
