Gendarmerie Capture 12 Foreigners Travelling Illegally In Van

VAN - Gendarme forces captured on Thursday 12 foreigners who entered Turkey illegally in Baskale and Ercis towns of eastern Van province.
Acting on a tip-off, gendarme forces stopped a lorry en route from Ercis town to Van province and captured seven Bangladeshis who entered Turkey illegally.
In the meantime, gendarme forces detained five Iranians who entered Turkey illegally in Van's Baskale town.
Foreigners will be deported following legal proceedings.
(BRC) 08.01.2004