EDIRNE - Police captured 11 foreigners who entered Turkey illegally in Ipsala town of northwestern Edirne province on Wednesday.
Police detained 11 people from Palestine and Pakistan who did not have any passports or identity cards in Ipsala.
Meanwhile, one Turk named Ferhat Alim who was trying to leave Turkey with a false passport was captured in Ipsala Border Gate. Ercan Tasdemir, the owner of the car which was driven by Alim, was also detained.
Foreigners will be deported following legal proceedings while two Turks were sent to the court house on charges of acting contrary to the Passport Law.
(BRC) 13.08.2003