Alexandria's coastal guards prevented Friday 51 persons from crossing over to Italy illegally, through the Mediterranean coast, Al Bawaba News reported. The persons, who attempted to cross over to Italy, are from different nationalities, including two Iraqis, four Somalis, six Sudanese, nine Syrians, and 30 Egyptians. Authorities have taken legal actions and procedures against the persons who attempted to cross over to Italy illegally and failed. They were held in custody of the authorities for questioning concerning the failed illegal attempt to cross over to Italy.