Three people were remanded for eight days at Famagusta court on Sunday, for driving a boat that brought 11 migrants – including one minor, to the shores of Cape Greco.

The boat, around 3.5m long was spotted by marine police about 5.5 nautical miles off the shore in Cyprus.

Officers rescued all 11 male migrants – 10 adult men and one minor. They were all taken to the Pournara reception centre.

Police secured testimony against the three suspects aged 47, 38 and 31 who were arrested.

Investigations continue.