Armed forces help rescue 230 refugees

The Malta Armed Forces (AFM) have helped rescue 230 refugees from within Libya’s search and rescue region.

In a statement, the AFM said that its offshore patrol vessel, P61, was patrolling an area south of Malta as part of its commitment to Frontex’s border security Operation Triton when it was called to transfer a group of 230 refugees from on board an Italian navy vessel.

The AFM patrol vessel is currently heading towards an Italian harbour with all the refugees on board, who are all reported to be in good health.