EDIRNE - Security forces captured on Monday a total of 47 foreigners who were trying to pass border illegally in the last two days in northwestern Edirne province.
A total of 26 Algerians, Sri Lankans, Congolese, Iranians, Sudanese and Somalian, who were trying to proceed to Greece illegally, were captured in Ipsala and Uzunkopru towns of Edirne.
Security forces also captured 21 Liberians, Somalian, Palestinians, Burmans and Moroccans who were trying to proceed to Greece illegally in Cavuskoy village of Enez town.
Foreigners will be deported after legal procedures.
(GC-AÖ) 30.06.2003