Turkish security forces nab 8 people on migrant smuggling charges

Turkish security forces nab 8 people on migrant smuggling charges

Turkish safety forces in an operation have arrested eight individuals accused of involving in human trafficking, the inside minister stated on Sunday.

Ali Yerlikaya stated on Twitter that seven of those alleged human smugglers had been taken into custody in the course of the operation, whereas one other was conditionally launched with restricted motion to go away the town.

The minister additionally shared pictures from the operation.

He stated the operation was collectively carried out by the provincial gendarmerie command within the western Izmir province, National Intelligence Organization (MIT), and Coast Guard Command.

Türkiye has been a key transit level for irregular migrants searching for to enter Europe to start new lives, significantly these fleeing conflict and persecution.

Source: www.anews.com.tr