49 Irregular Migrants Apprehended in İzmir
49 irregular migrants were apprehended in operations carried out by Coast Guard teams off the coasts of the Menderes and Dikili districts of İzmir. Authorities stated that the migrants were attempting to leave the country through illegal means.
According to the statement made by the Coast Guard Command, teams patrolling the area detected groups moving on the sea. The foreign nationals in the boats, which were stopped as a result of the teams' intervention, were safely brought to the shore.
The apprehended irregular migrants were handed over to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for necessary health checks and the completion of legal procedures. The investigation launched into the incident is ongoing.
Due to its geographical location, Turkey is situated on irregular migration routes. The Coast Guard Command continues its inspections on a 24/7 basis to prevent illegal crossings in the Aegean Sea.