26 irregular migrants held across Turkey

By Ozgur Tiran

ANKARA (AA) - A total of 26 irregular migrants were held across Turkey, security sources said on Wednesday.

In the northwestern province of Kirklareli, gendarmerie forces received a tip-off that two groups of migrants were preparing to illegally cross to Bulgaria, said a security source who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

At least 19 Afghan nationals were caught in Karamesutlu village and near the Derekoy border gate.

Also in southern Gaziantep province, security forces stopped a vehicle carrying seven Syrians, who had illegally arrived in Turkey.

All the migrants held were sent to regional immigration departments.

Turkey has been the main route for refugees trying to cross into Europe, especially since the beginning of the civil war in Syria.