The five arrested accused traffickers in Kos have been remanded in custody

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Four Turkish nationals were arrested for transporting 43 migrants in two speedboats, which were stopped by the coast guard after a chase – The role of the Palestinian

The four Turkish nationals and one Palestinian, who are alleged to be members of an organized ring of illegal transportation of foreigners from Turkey to Kos, have been remanded in custody.

The four foreigners were arrested for transporting 43 migrants to the coast of Kos with two speedboats, which were stopped by the port authorities after a chase.

According to the Coast Guard, the ring had high-horsepower high-speed boats for the purpose of quickly and safely transporting the foreigners who paid the amount of 3,500 euros per person for their transportation.

The Palestinian, arrested on the island of Kos, allegedly had the role of receiving and transporting the foreigners to safe houses, after they disembarked.

The five arrested persons were brought on 08.01.2023 before the prosecutor of Protodiki Kos and criminal charges were brought against them for: “Participation in a criminal organization with the purpose of the illegal entry and exit of foreigners from the country” and after the apology they were deemed to be in custody.

The Maritime Border Security and Protection Directorate, in collaboration with the Port Authority of Kos, analyzes and processes in depth all the evidence that has emerged and investigates the possible extension of the action of the members of the criminal organization in question to other cases as well.

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