Authorities on Thursday were on alert after a boat with around 30 migrants was spotted close to Cape Greco.

Reports said the marine and port police were notified of the vessel close to Cyprus’ shores and were moving the migrants to Paralimni’s Golden Coast.

In total, 15 boats with migrants have reached Cyprus this week from Lebanon, bringing the total arrivals to 761.

The latest vessel was carrying 33 migrants, CNA said.