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# 76 migrants reach Formentera in five small boats

1 September 2026 at 16:00

> A total of 76 migrants were intercepted off Formentera on Sunday, bringing the 2026 total for the Balearic Islands to 4,597 arrivals.

A total of 76 migrants reached **Formentera** in five small boats on Sunday, 30 August 2026. The Government Delegation in the **Balearic Islands** confirmed the arrivals, which included individuals of Maghrebi and sub-Saharan origin intercepted at various locations.

The Civil Guard and Maritime Rescue intercepted 49 people in three vessels during the afternoon. Notable interventions occurred at s'Estufador, torrent de s'Alga, and 36 miles southeast of the island, involving local police and specialized security units.

So far in 2026, 4,597 irregular migrants have arrived in the Balearic archipelago across 245 boats. This follows a significant increase in 2025, which saw 7,321 people arrive on 401 vessels, representing a 24.5% rise in migrant numbers compared to 2024.



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