The General Command of the Egyptian Armed Forces issued orders to seize the boat, dispatching a naval unit to conduct the search and inspection operations.
The statement added that the boat was carrying 60 Egyptians and three Sudanese.
They were all provided with necessary humanitarian aid and medical assistance before being handed to the relevant authorities for further legal proceedings.
According to the statement, the operation is part of the Naval Forces’ ongoing efforts to secure and protect Egypt's maritime coasts and support search and rescue operations in all strategic directions.
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