A boatload of illegal immigrants were spotted last week off the coast of Cabo Roig in Orihuela.There were 11 passengers on board and they claimed that they were of algerian origin.The boat in which they were sailing was unfit for the journey and also the number of passengers.
There attempt to enter Spain after the journey from Africa was stopped by the Coastguard who spotted the boat between Cabo Roig and the La Zenia Hotel.All of the migrants were examined by the Red Cross and found to be in good health after the journey.
The sighting of such jerry built craft along the coast of the Costa Blanca is rare as the shorter route to the Costa del Sol or the Canary Islands is a preferredone.
The MP for Alicante has said that because of this there will be an upping of security along the coast from now on.Special equipment is being installed along the coast line to ensure constant vigilance.
