Illegal immigration: 3215 would-be immigrants arrested in Morocco since September

Some 3215 illegal immigrants intending to clandestinely cross to Europe, have been arrested in several Moroccan region since September, the interior ministry said on Friday.

The arrested immigrants include 2092 Sub-Saharans, 967 Moroccans, 88 Asians, and 68 Maghrebans.

The ministry added that 93 would-be immigrants were arrested during the two latest days.

Every year, thousands of people risk their lives to enter Europe illegally.

Morocco has launched a wide campaign to crack down on illegal immigration and human-trafficking networks.