Türkiye rescues 37 irregular migrants off coast of Izmir
The Turkish Coast Guard saved a total of 37 irregular migrants near Izmir province and apprehended an additional 29 individuals. They were then taken to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for further handling.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 08:50 | 27 May 2024
- Modified Date: 08:50 | 27 May 2024
The Turkish Coast Guard rescued 37 irregular migrants off the coast of Izmir province and detained 29 others.
According to a statement Sunday on the Coast Guard Command's website, a rubber boat with migrants on board off the coast of Karaburun district drifted due to engine failure, prompting a distress call and the dispatch of a team to the area.
A total of 30 irregular migrants, including four children, were rescued.
In Cesme district, a Coast Guard boat rescued seven irregular migrants from a life raft pushed into Turkish territorial waters by Greek units.
Meanwhile, off the coast of Urla district, a group of irregular migrants was detected aboard a rubber boat.
Upon its interception by Coast Guard teams, 29 irregular migrants, including eight children, were apprehended.
The migrants were transferred to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management after processing.
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