Security Forces Capture 50 Illegal Immigrants Who Enter Turkey In Van

VAN - Security forces captured on Monday 50 illegal immigrants who entered Turkey in eastern Van province.
A total of 48 Pakistanis and two Bangladeshis who entered Turkey illegally were captured in Alakaya village of Caldiran town of Van.
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) 31.05.2004