7 held for migrant tragedy

Turkish authorities have arrested seven men over last week’s sinking of a migrant-smuggling ship in the Aegean in which over 50 people are believed to have drowned, reports said on Thursday. The Turkish and Afghan suspects include Mesut Gerdan, 29, expelled from the local coast guard for involvement in people trafficking, who allegedly captained the vessel before abandoning it last Friday in Turkish waters en route for Rhodes. Police are seeking three more suspects.
(27.12.03)   Kathimerini English Edition   ()
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