Overview

• Two Algerian crew members remain detained on charges of piloting a 'patera taxi' that landed 16 migrants in Formentera and attempted to return to Algeria.
• Maritime agencies rescued at least 60 migrants from overcrowded boats in three days off the Pitiusas islands.
• Irregular sea arrivals to the Balearic Islands have reached 3,085 so far in 2025, on track to approach last year's total of nearly 6,000.
• A joint Spain-France police operation dismantled a transnational smuggling network, resulting in seven arrests and multiple asset seizures.
• Balearic authorities are urging Frontex support and enhanced cooperation with Algeria to address surveillance gaps and improve rescue response.