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26-Year-Old Human Smuggler Arrested After Chase, 115 Migrants Intercepted

Published January 17, 2026, 21:02
26-Year-Old Human Smuggler Arrested After Chase, 115 Migrants Intercepted

The Coast Guard carried out two successful operations in the North and South Aegean, resulting in the interception of a total of 115 migrants. On Chios, a 26-year-old Iranian smuggler was arrested after a chase, and a speedboat was confiscated. The 37 migrants found on Chios were transferred to a hosting facility. On Gavdos, 79 migrants were located and temporarily accommodated. A preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Central Port Authority of Chania.