A total of 200 irregular migrants rescued over the past week, Turkish Coast Guard says

Between May 21 and May 27, a total of 200 migrants were rescued in 10 incidents, according to the statement. 

They were rescued off the coast of western Turkey in the Aegean Sea.

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

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