A total of 381 irregular migrants rescued in the last week, Turkish Coast Guard says

According to the statement, Greek Coast Guard forces pushed the boats carrying irregular migrants, including women and children, back to Turkey.

They were rescued off coast of western Turkey.

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)