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Türkiye apprehends 144 irregular migrants in nationwide inspections

A police officer holding the arm of an irregular migrant, Feb. 10, 2025, Edirne, Türkiye (AA Photo)
A police officer holding the arm of an irregular migrant, Feb. 10, 2025, Edirne, Türkiye (AA Photo)
February 21, 2025 09:52 AM GMT+03:00

Türkiye’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that 144 irregular migrants were apprehended during simultaneous inspections conducted in 27 metropolitan cities.

In a statement shared on social media, Yerlikaya stated that identity checks were carried out on 8,322 individuals using 96 mobile migration checkpoints during the operations.

https://twitter.com/AliYerlikaya/status/1892801810802397693

He confirmed that the 144 irregular migrants identified during the inspections were transferred to repatriation centers. Yerlikaya also commended the teams involved in the operation.

February 21, 2025 09:52 AM GMT+03:00
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