EDIRNE - Security forces captured 41 foreigners who attempted to pass border illegally in northwestern province of Edirne.
Gendarmerie forces caught 17 Palestinians who came to region to proceed to Greece through illegal ways in Ipsala township of Edirne.
Security forces also captured 24 foreigners of Nigerian, Burmese, Somalian, Angolese, Iranian and Palestinian origin during controls in Ipsala and Meric townships.
Officials said that investigation was under way.
(EÖ-UK) 03.06.2003