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Maritime search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean halved for the Swedish Coast Guard

On assignment for Frontex, the Swedish Coast Guard has been present in Lampedusa during the winter months, in cooperation with the Maritime Police (Sjöpolisen) in Region Väst. The Swedish crews took part in 27 maritime search and rescue operations and rescued a total of 933 people during the season. In the corresponding season last year, there were 58 operations and 1,607 people rescued.