Sixty one migrants arrived by boat in the Port of Kato Paphos

These are people from Syria, of Lebanese origin

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Sixty one migrants arrived at around 11:00 in the Port of Kato Paphos by boat. According to a Representative of the Paphos Police Directorate, a boat carrying 61 migrants, namely 11 women, 22 men and 28 children, was found between the sea area of ​​Pissouri and Paphos.

The boat was transported with the escort of the Coast Guard to the Port of Kato Paphos.

According to the first information, these are people from Syria, of Lebanese origin.

The competent state services arrived at the port of Kato Paphos. The migrants were given water and food, and underwent medical examinations and tests for COVID-19.

Subsequently, the 61 migrants are expected to be transferred to a Reception and Hospitality Center.

(KYPE / KP / GBA)