The French authorities have arrested six illegal immigrants, including four minors of Libyan nationality, the French newspaper La Provence has reported.

It explained that the migrants were found hiding in a container aboard a cargo ship that departed from Tunisia towards Marseille, adding that the detainees were aged between 15 and 17.

The competent authorities in France intend to return them back to Tunisia or include them in the minors' protection program, according to the newspaper.

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