Greece Bolsters Libya Coast Guard as Migrant Wave Inundates Crete

Greek coast guard have rescued 242 migrants from six unseaworthy vessels south of Crete in a single afternoon alone, highlighting an aggressive surge in human smuggling operations launching from eastern Libya. The Hellenic Coast Guard intercepted the coordinated flotilla across five separate operations within a matter of hours on Thursday. Authorities transferred 139 migrants to the port of Kaloi Limenes, 65 to Agia Galini, and 38 to Palaiochora. Official maritime data shows a 50% month-ove...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA