Turkish Gendarmery Arrested 73 Illegal Emigrants In Van

VAN - Turkish gendarmery arrested 73 new illegal emigrants in Gevas town of eastern Van province, sources said on Thursday.
The Afghan and Bangladeshi citizens entered Turkey clandestinely via Iran hiding in a truck. They will be deported following legal proceedings, officials said.
Turkey is a transit country for illegal migration due to its geographical location lying between Asia and Europe, 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 to sneak into European countries.
(GC-ULG) 09.07.2004