Andrej, 35, a Ukrainian, was convicted for transporting 30 migrants from Turkey to Sicily, landing on a small beach in the province of Syracuse. Police figures suggest 883 migrants landed inSicily by yacht between January and August this year. It would be impossible.”Italian authorities believe a Turkish crime ring with links to gangs in Ukraine is behind the luxury landings. But unlike them, I did not have the money to pay for yacht crossing. But I knew how to pilot it.”Facebook Twitter Pinterest Refugees and migrants in an overcrowded rubber boat.

Source: The Guardian September 14, 2017 03:56 UTC