(BBC) Four boats carrying 72 migrants were intercepted by Border Force off the coast of Kent and Sussex on Sunday.
The first two boats were intercepted at 06:30 BST and were carrying 22 men and eight women, who identified as Iraqi, Iranian and Syrian nationals.
The third boat was intercepted three hours later with 13 men, who said they were Iraqi or Iranian.
The fourth vessel was carrying 25 men and four women, who identified as Iranian or Iraqi.
All individuals were being taken to Dover to be assessed for any medical requirements before their cases are considered.
