Italy’s Meloni amps up illegal immigration enforcement in Italy with proposed ‘naval blockade’

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni‘s coalition government approved legislation that would increase the country’s efforts to curb illegal immigration. Among the approved activities in the bill is a proposal to implement “naval blockades” for boats, ships, and vessels carrying illegal immigrants to Italian shores.

The new migration legislation would also enhance border control surveillance operations and strengthen cooperative efforts with European Union agencies, the Associated Press reported.