Gendarme Forces Capture 48 Illegal Immigrants Who Enter Turkey In Van

VAN - Gendarme forces captured on Monday 48 illegal immigrants who entered Turkey in eastern Van province.
A total of 34 Pakistanis, nine Bangladeshis and five Indians who entered Turkey illegally via Iran were captured in Caldiran and Gevas towns of Van province.
Illegal immigrants will be deported after legal procedures.
Turkey is a route of illegal migration due to its geographical location lying between Asia and Europe like a bridge with its rough mountainous eastern and southeastern borders difficult to control. Illegal immigrants from Middle Eastern, Asian and Far Eastern countries generally use this route or to sneak into European countries.
In the West, northwestern Edirne province and some other Aegean provinces are routes for illegal immigrants to cross the border. Particularly Meric River, a natural border between Turkey and Greece, and Aegean provinces which are close to Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea are used by illegal immigrants to go to European countries.
In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in the number of illegal immigrants who were caught by the Turkish security forces who stepped up security measures against illegal migration.
(GC-AÖ) 24.05.2004