Security Forces Capture 46 Foreigners

EDIRNE - Security forces captured on Monday 46 foreigners who were trying to proceed to Greece illegally in northwestern Edirne province.
A total of 46 Iraqis, Algerians, Iranians, Moroccans and Mauritanians and also some Turkish citizens who were trying to proceed to Greece illegally were captured in Eskikadin village and Meric and Ipsala towns of Edirne.
Turkish citizens were transferred to prosecutor's office for violating passport law and human smuggling crimes and the foreigners will be deported after legal procedures.
(GC-AÖ) 22.03.2004