ORAN- Units of the National Gendarmerie foiled, in Oran, an illegal migration attempt by 32 people, including eight smugglers, this body said on Tuesday.

 [ecr]   Information manager of the territorial group of the National Gendarmerie in Oran, Captain Imene Loucif said that the units of the National Gendarmerie in Gdyel carried out in 24 hours various operations that enabled foiling an attempt of illegal migration by 32 individuals who were preparing for an illegal crossing from the beaches of Oran.

The would-be immigrants, hidden in a forest scrub adjacent to the rocky beach of this commune, were arrested by this security body, said the source.

Eight people among the organizers of the illegal crossing were also arrested in this operation, added Captain Loucif.   

Once the investigation procedures are completed, the defendants will be delivered to the competent judicial authorities, according to the source.   [/ecr]