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Vessel earmarked for human smuggling operation found in Ras Al-Tiyn
A fishing vessel earmarked for a major human smuggling operation has bee found in Ras Al-Tiyn area.
Migrant Rescue Watch said evidence of migrant presence was found on board the vessel.
“Police patrols found a grounded fishing vessel in Ras Al-Tiyn area. The abandoned vessel was earmarked for major human smuggling operation,”Migrant Rescue Watch said
The organization added that evidence of migrant presence was found on board during police inspection. “The vessel was subsequently handed over to Coast Security for completion of all necessary procedures,”it said.