Turkish Coast Guard rescues 45 migrants pushed back by Greece

Upon receiving information that rubber boats with irregular migrants were found off the coast of Muğla, Coast Guard Command teams were dispatched to the area.

The teams conducted a successful rescue operation and disembarked 45 irregular migrants, including 5 children, forced back to the Turkish territorial water by Greek elements.

In a separate incident, the Turkish Coast Guard Command intercepted and saved 75 irregular migrants, including 19 children, off Muğla coast.

Moreover, 1 suspected migrant smuggler was detained during the operations.

Irregular migrants were sent to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management after the procedures. (ILKHA)