73 Irregular Migrants Intercepted near Fethiye Coast
Coast Guard catches 73 irregular migrants off the coast of Fethiye
The Coast Guard Command has reported that a Coast Guard Boat was dispatched to a region following a distress call regarding a rubber boat carrying irregular immigrants that had drifted off the coast of the district due to engine failure. The emergency response led to the rescue of 34 irregular migrants, including 3 children, on board the distressed vessel. Additionally, one suspect was arrested on charges of migrant smuggling.
In another incident, a total of 39 irregular immigrants, with 12 children among them, were intercepted by the Coast Guard Boat during separate operations off the coast of the district. Following the necessary procedures, all irregular migrants were transferred to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
These recent events highlight the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in managing irregular migration along Turkey’s coastlines. The efforts of the Coast Guard Command in swiftly responding to distress calls and rescuing those in need demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding lives at sea. Ruefully, the continuous occurrence of such incidents underscores the importance of international cooperation and comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of irregular migration.
