Among the migrants were 17 Afghan, 2 Pakistani and 1 Uzbek nationals, the statement said

2 human traffickers were also held in the operation, it added.

The statement added that the necessary procedures for the deportation of irregular migrants have been initiated.

Turkey has traditionally been a major transit port for irregular immigrants to enter the European countries.

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