The coast guard said late Thursday that it had arrested nine survivors on suspicion of belonging to the smuggling ring that arranged the voyage. The chances of finding more survivors "are minimal,” retired Greek coast guard Adm. Nikos Spanos told ERT. Marwan said he’s heard nothing about them since the vessel sank. About 40 minutes later, according to the coast guard statement, the migrant vessel began to rock violently and sank. You don’t need consent,” retired Italian coast guard Adm. Vittorio Alessandro said.

Source: Libya Today June 15, 2023 18:10 UTC