Security forces arrested the owner of the boat that drowned off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast last week with over 600 illegal migrants on board, Youm7 reported on Tuesday.
Beheira Security Chief Alaa el Din Shawky said two people smugglers and a boat crew member were also arrested over involvement in the disaster. As many as 178 bodies have been pulled out of the water so far, health ministry announced in a statement on Monday.
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has directed to send an additional battleship to help in recovering the boat, Beheira Governor Mohamed Sultan was quoted by Youm7 on Tuesday.
