The foiling of this attempt took place about 28 km north-west of the port of Laayoune, said the same source.

The would-be immigrants, all recovered safe and sound, were on board two inflatable boats.

Security services and local authorities have intensified recently the control operations of illegal emigration attempts in the region of Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra having allowed the arrest of several would-be immigrants and the rescue of numerous boats.

These operations are part of the fight conducted by the various security services and local authorities against illegal emigration networks and human trafficking.