Authorities capture 38 undocumented immigrants.

Illicit trafficker apprehended - Authorities capture 38 undocumented immigrants.

On Saturdays and Sundays, authorities captured a bigger group of 20 migrants, predominantly from Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq who had crossed over bridges in Zentendorf, Hagenwerder, and Görlitz illegally.

Besides this, a man and seven youths from Somalia were arrested by the Federal Police. Additionally, two undocumented immigrants were arrested near the Altstadtbrücke in Görlitz, one along Bundesstraße 99, and three in Tauchritz.

Official announcement.

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