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According to reports by the state news agency Tunis Afrique Press security units in Tunisia have prevented 59 attempts to illegally cross its sea borders and rescued 1,806 individuals in recent months.
At least 18 Tunisians were rescued on June 15 and 16 with the remainder being from sub-Saharan countries, the Directorate General of the National Guard announced in a statement.
Two bodies were also recovered, and 24 wanted individuals, including smugglers and middlemen, were detained. In addition, the authorities seized boats and outboard motors used in illegal migration operations.
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