Two individuals, including a minor, have been arrested in Ierapetra following the rescue of 38 foreign nationals off the coast of Chrysi Island on March 24. The suspects, identified as South Sudanese nationals, are believed to have played an active role in the migrant smuggling operation, according to coast guard authorities.
The 38 rescued migrants were discovered in a maritime area south of Chrysi Island in the early morning hours and were brought to safety by coast guard personnel. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking networks operating in the eastern Mediterranean region.