257 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Kırklareli
In a recent operation conducted by the Kırklareli Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams to prevent irregular migration, a total of 257 irregular immigrants were apprehended while attempting to illegally leave the country. Additionally, 12 suspects believed to be involved in organizing these illegal migrations were also taken into custody.
Upon further investigation, authorities discovered a cache of weapons and equipment in the suspects’ vehicles, including 1 gun, 9 bullets, 3 knives, 7 wire cutting scissors, 15 mobile phones, 24 mobile phone charging devices, and 2 electric solar panels.
Following the necessary legal procedures, the immigrants were transferred to the Pehlivanköy Repatriation Center. Meanwhile, 8 out of the 12 alleged organizers were arrested and brought before the court to face charges related to their involvement in the illegal migration activities.
Overall, this successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat irregular migration and ensure the safety and security of the region.
