Security Forces Arrest 21 Illegal Migrants In Burhaniye

BURHANIYE/IZMIR (AA) - Security forces captured 21 illegal migrants in Burhaniye town of Balikesir.
     According to Burhaniye Gendarmarie Command, 21 illegal migrants of Somalian origin were arrested today (Tuesday).
     The Somalian migrants were on their way to the Greek island of Lesbos before they were arrested. Authorities reported that those illegal migrants would be deported shortly.
     Meanwhile, Izmir police detained 22 individuals, including a Greek citizen, Konstantis K. known as ''Captain Koslas'', who were involved in helping illegal migrants in their attempts to migrate into Europe.
     (ES-MS)
2004-12-28