The National Navy rescued 166 migrants of various nationalities, including women and children, who were aboard a boat bound for the Canary Islands, during an operation in the shipping channel of the port of Nouadhibou.
The army said the boat was being used to smuggle migrants and that the group included men, women and minors of several nationalities.
It added that the operation was part of efforts to secure the maritime domain, combat irregular migration and smuggling networks, and protect lives at sea.
