Local authorities and security agencies were mobilized this Monday morning at Mahdia Beach after an unknown speedboat, equipped with powerful engines, was washed ashore by the sea.
The sudden appearance of the boat drew the attention of beachgoers due to its large size and the power of its engines, leading to suspicions of its use in illicit activities such as irregular migration or maritime smuggling.
National security forces and local authorities quickly arrived at the scene, cordoning off the boat and initiating an urgent investigation to determine its origin and potential destination.
Authorities employed a bulldozer to pull the boat from the sand and transport it to a secure location, pending a technical examination by the relevant services.
The incident coincided with a surge in irregular migration during the summer, prompting security measures to be intensified along the coastline.
