Turkish authorities apprehend 8 suspects trying to illegally cross to Greece

The Edirne Governorate announced the successful apprehension of eight individuals associated with illegal organizations as they attempted to illegally cross from Türkiye to Greece.

Ekleme: 27.12.2023 14:16:57 / Güncelleme: 27.12.2023 14:16:57 / English News / Edirne Haberleri
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In a statement, it was revealed that seven of the apprehended suspects, caught during operations conducted by gendarmerie teams, are wanted for membership in the FETÖ (Fethullahist Terrorist Organization), while one is sought for membership in the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party).

The suspects were intercepted by the vigilant gendarmerie teams while attempting to flee to Greece. The ongoing detention process is currently underway as authorities gather further information on the alleged illegal activities of the apprehended individuals.

This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by Turkish authorities to combat illegal crossings and apprehend individuals associated with various illegal organizations. The collaboration between security forces remains crucial in maintaining border security and preventing activities linked to terrorism.

Further updates on the detention process and legal proceedings will be provided as the investigation unfolds. (ILKHA)