The migrants, who are Bangladesh and Pakistan nationals, were transferred to provincial migration offices.

After legal processing completes, the migrants will be deported to their countries.

Turkey has traditionally been a major transit port for illegal immigrants to enter the European Union, but as Turkey has grown in wealth, it now finds itself a major focal point in illegal immigration.

According to the official reports, 454,662 irregular migrants held across the country in 2019. (ILKHA)