The police in Tenerife have arrested 19 people. The network is alleged to have sold documents to migrants for up to 12,000 euros.
Refugees & Migration to the Canary Islands
Migration is a major issue in the Canary Islands, not least because of their geographical location. The archipelago lies in the Atlantic Ocean, just a few hundred kilometres from the African continent. Time and again, people seeking help from Africa reach these islands – which form part of the EU – after making a perilous crossing. Below you will find the latest news on this topic.
In the Canary Islands, the number of migrant arrivals has fallen to 4,808. Ceuta and Melilla have seen a sharp rise. Migration patterns are changing.