A government spokesperson said that they suspected that Mallorca was the point where the most number of illegal immigrants were arriving surpassing the Canary Islands. There has been a steady flow of arrivals throughout this month, causing concern in government circles.
The spokesperson said that all the immigrants were in good health after receiving a medical examination after their arrival. There have been calls for air and sea patrols to be stepped up in an effort to curb the arrival of illegal immigrants in the Balearics.
Plans for Spain to offer asylum to a large number of young illegal immigrants has caused a political storm with the far-right group Vox in the Balearics demanding that their teeth are checked to establish their exact age. This proposal was finally accepted by the Balearic government this morning. Vox claims that some of the immigrants who have been offered asylum are in fact adults who are claiming that they are much younger than they really are.
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Just a thought. If their teeth were removed. Fitted with false teeth. Could their age still be determined.?
When will Jason Moore the Head Hittor please explain what happens to these illegal immigrants? Where are they accomodated ? How many have come to Mallorca over the years.? How many have been accepted under the Asylum Applications ? How many have been returned to their Country of Origin?. A great deal of research is need . How many have criminal records?. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.etc.etc. etc.etc
About time the authorities woke up to how to determine age, perhaps Spain can educate the UK Home Office!