Security Forces Capture 54 Foreigners In Edremit

EDREMIT - Security forces captured 54 foreigners who attempted to flee abroad in Gure hamlet of Edremit town of northwestern province of Balikesir.
Officials told the A.A correspondent on Saturday that patrolling gendarme teams stopped a bus upon suspicion and captured 54 foreigners of Chinese, Pakistani, Afghan, Indian and Palestinian origin. A person who aided those people was also detained.
Officials said that foreigners would be deported following legal proceedings.
(EÖ-Öª) 27.07.2003