By Andrew Atkinson
The Pilar de La Horadada police intercepted seven illegal immigrants who arrived on the shores in a dinghy.
“We were warned that 10 people had come ashore on the beach at 4.30am on August 16,” said a police spokesperson.
“A close patrol of the local police located the boat – with other patrols also locating the boat.
“Seven people on board have been located, who have been handed over into the care of the Civil Guard,” added the spokesperson.