EDIRNE - Security forces captured on Monday a total of 59 foreigners who were trying to pass border illegally in northwestern Edirne province.
A total of 18 Palestinians and Iranians, who were trying to proceed to Greece illegally in Doyran village, Pazarkule district and Ipsala and Enez towns of Edirne, were captured.
Meanwhile, a total of 41 Pakistanis, Indians, Afghans, Chinese and Iranians, who were earlier deported from Greece to Turkey by Meric River, were also captured.
Foreigners will be deported after legal procedures.
(GC-AÖ) 23.06.2003