Italy’s illegal immigration soars
Europe • August 2008 • Views: 323
The number of illegal immigrants entering Italy doubled in the first seven months of the year compared to the same period in 2007, Rome says.
The figures come in spite of a government crackdown on crime and an increase in the number of deportations.
More than 15,000 illegal immigrants entered the EU via Italy between January and July, Interior Minister Roberto Maroni said.
Many illegal immigrants arrive on boats organised by people traffickers.