116 irregular migrants held in western Turkey

116 irregular migrants trying to cross into Greek Islands were held by Turkish security forces in Turkey’s western Balıkesir province on Thursday.

Ekleme: 09.07.2020 12:15:27 / Güncelleme: 09.07.2020 12:15:27 / English News / Balıkesir Haberleri
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The migrants will be handed over to the provincial directorate of immigration administration.

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)