Search operations near Mersinidi, Chios, for the vessel that was carrying migrants during a tragic incident have concluded without success. The investigation was ordered by the Chios examining magistrate following a request by the defense attorneys of a 31-year-old Moroccan who is alleged to be the driver and smuggler of the ill-fated boat, which has already resulted in his imprisonment. The disgraced smuggler is under scrutiny as authorities investigate the circumstances that led to the maritime tragedy.

The operation involved members of the underwater missions unit of the Greek Coast Guard, accompanied by the examining magistrate and one of the defense attorneys. Reports indicate that the vessel in question is an 8-meter speedboat that was carrying 39 migrants on the night of the tragedy, where 15 individuals unfortunately lost their lives. The ongoing investigation aims to determine whether any damage or other factors may provide clues to the causes of this disaster.

With the tragic loss of life in this incident, there are implications for the broader issues of migrant safety and human trafficking in the region. As the search for the wreckage continues, it highlights the persistent dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross perilous waters and serves as a grim reminder of the need for effective measures to prevent such incidents in the future.