Turkish Coast Guard: 23 irregular migrants rescued off northwestern Turkey

23 irregular migrants were rescued from the boat that went adrift due to broken engine off the coast of Ayvacık in the northwestern Canakkale province, according to the statement.

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)