Irregular migrant operation off the coast of Fethiye: 21 migrants apprehended!
21 irregular migrants were apprehended on a motor yacht off the coast of Fethiye, Muğla. Coast Guard teams also detained 6 individuals on suspicion of human smuggling.
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According to a statement on the Coast Guard Command's website, a Coast Guard boat was dispatched to the area following reports of a group of irregular migrants inside a motor yacht off the coast of the district.
The motor yacht was intercepted by the teams, and 21 irregular migrants, including 7 children, were apprehended. The 6 individuals on the motor yacht were detained on suspicion of human smuggling.
The foreign nationals were sent to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management following the completion of their processing.