Update 2: After the finish at Casablanca yesterday, this morning the convoy of 3 campers and a truck, driven by Audrick Plum. Mark Zammit, Lawrence Belizzi, Fr Pierre Margureate, James Cutajar & Mario Scerri drove to the border of Morocco. 

At the border control, the 3 campers were allowed to pass without any difficulties. However, to the surprise of all lifecycle members, when the police checked the big truck, eight migrants jumped out of the truck and tried to tun away. However, they were quickly apprehended by the border policemen.

Although the team were shocked to see this happening in front of their eyes, the police withheld the passports of Audrick Plum & Mark Zammit, while they were detained for interrogation.

Diplomatic contacts in both Malta and Morocco were immediately informed of the case. Fortunately the situation was quickly resolved.  The police explained that this is not an exceptional case since this occurs quire frequently at the Morrocan border.

Currently the convoy is expected to board the ferry to Spain this night. They will arrive in Malta this Sunday evening.

Update 1: The challenge is over for the cyclists but complications are not over for the life cycle backup team when Morroco customs realized that strangers opened the truck carrying the cyclist’s bikes and other equipment without permission. Currently the truck and drivers are being held by police for further investigation.