Greek authorities say 66 migrants have been found in two locations on the southern island of Crete after arriving on the island on a wooden boat that set sail from the Libyan coast – a route increasingly used by smuggling rings.

Authorities in Greece found 66 migrants on Crete, revealing increasing smuggling from Libya. They traveled on a wooden boat, routed from Libya to Greece. Migratory routes via the Libyan coast are rising due to strict patrols in the eastern sea.

Greek authorities say more than 170 migrants have been picked up from rickety boats in recent days with most found off the southern tip of the country in a route that appears to be increasingly used by traffickers.

Greek authorities said more than 170 migrants have been picked up from rickety boats in the past three days with most found off the southern t