The ALS Butrinti on mission in the Aegean Sea rescues 50 migrants

Published: Wednesday, 24 April 2019 10:56

Albanian patrol vessel (ALS) Butrinti, on mission in the Aegean Sea, in patrolling its area of operation, rescued yesterday a boat with 50 migrants crossing from Çeşme to the island of Chios, Greece.

Immediately the boat was escorted and the Turkish, Greek, and Frontex Coast Guard vessels were notified on the situation.

The migrants were taken from the Turkish Coast Guard, which then continued sailing back to Çeşme Port.