59 irregular migrants held in Turkey

BITLIS, Turkey

Dozens of irregular migrants who entered Turkey illegally were held by law enforcement units in the eastern province of Bitlis, the provincial governor’s office said early Thursday.

According to a statement, provincial security authorities conducted an operation against human traffickers and illegal migrants and a total of 59 irregular migrants were found in a pick-up truck the other day.

The irregular migrants were referred to the provincial migration office.

*Writing by Ali Murat Alhas