Slovenia's patrol boat Triglav saves 100 people in the Mediterranean

Ljubljana/Palermo, 28 October - Slovenia's multi-purpose patrol boat Triglav has successfully carried out its first search and rescue mission in the Mediterranean, saving 100 people, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. Its crew has taken control of a vessel smuggling 71 men, 17 women and 12 children.

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Slovenia's multi-purpose patrol boat Triglav.
Photo: Mitja Volščanšek/STA

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