
At approximately 16.45h on Thursday a RIB with three powerful outboards came close to shore on Playa El Chucho.
The Unified Police Union (SUP) claims that it received notification that amongst the 21 immigrants brought into Motril Port there was one who tested positive.
During these recent weeks there has been a steady arrival of illegal immigrants being intercepted and taken to Motril Port – space is running out.
The Mayor of Motril, Flor Almón, had a meeting with locals from the Barrio de Varadero to assure them that an immigrant holding centre would not be set up next to them.
The new short-term immigrant holding centre (CATE) in Motril port will be comprised of modules, replacing the existing tent arrangement.