VAN - Security forces captured 259 foreigners who entered Turkey illegally in eastern Van province on Wednesday.
Security forces stopped a lorry and captured 67 Pakistanis and 8 Afghans who entered the country illegally.
Gendarme forces detained 134 Pakistanis, 27 Bangladeshis, 23 Afghans who were travelling illegally, in Ozalp and Gevas towns of Van.
Foreigners will be deported following legal proceedings.
(BRC) 04.06.2003