Over 100 irregular migrants held in SE Turkey

By Feride Pelin İnal

GAZIANTEP, Turkey (AA) – As many as 101 irregular migrants were held in the southeastern Gaziantep province of Turkey on Monday, police said.

According to a statement, security units were tipped off that a large group of foreign nationals were at a social establishment located on the highway.

All the migrants, who entered Turkey in different periods, were held and two suspected human traffickers arrested.

*Writing by Ali Murat Alhas